**When kids want something you don't want to give them, instead of focusing on why/logic/explanations/justifications, resonate with them and peacefully assert the boundary.** She wanted some of the drink: <div style="max-width: 250px;"> <div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.77777777777777%; height: 0;"> <iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/9b88c67b33f843d29258caf7ebb8af4d" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"> </iframe> </div> </div> He wanted me to hold him: <div style="max-width: 250px;"> <div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.77777777777777%; height: 0;"> <iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/a97cb5f0ee3a43fa89d051ac5492b664" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"> </iframe> </div> </div> She wanted to bring her shoes with her: <div style="max-width: 250px;"> <div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.77777777777777%; height: 0;"> <iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/c0d9477cf2ec47259fe3b0fcbebff89b" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"> </iframe> </div> </div> [[Parenting Practices]]: Go back to the main guide for more videos on this & other tools.