{"id":4440,"date":"2025-10-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lacchiappasonno.com\/?p=4440"},"modified":"2025-08-07T09:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:34:56","slug":"toddlers-and-their-stalling-tactics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lacchiappasonno.com\/en\/toddlers-and-their-stalling-tactics\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddlers and their stalling tactics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toddlers are fascinating creatures, aren\u2019t they? Watching them develop into thinking, creative little people is such a fascinating time, and one that parents often wish would last a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, they usually wish that after baby\u2019s grown out of the toddler stage, because along with that creativity and new found intelligence, we usually see a lot of boundary-testing, which can be a frustrating experience. (and this is why we have <a href=\"https:\/\/lacchiappasonno.com\/en\/children-between-18-months-and-5-years-of-age\/\">different packages for this age<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I have my initial consultations with the parents of a toddler, there\u2019s usually some kind of amusing story surrounding bedtime. They\u2019ll tell me, sometimes a little sheepishly, about how their little one gets three or four stories a night, sometimes five, and then they usually ask for a glass of milk that they\u2019ll only drink a few sips of, then they want to say goodnight in a very specific, drawn-out way, and the parents will end up looking at each other wondering how on earth they got to this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it always happens the same way&#8230; a little bit at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toddlers love to test boundaries, and they know that the one thing you want from them at bedtime is for them to go to sleep, so they\u2019ll use that to their advantage. I know it sounds a little diabolical, but it\u2019s their way of seeing where your boundaries lie and how much authority they actually have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So one night they ask for a glass of milk, and the parents think, \u201cWhat\u2019s the harm?\u201d The next night, they ask for a glass of milk and an extra story. A week later, they want a glass of milk, an extra story, and three hugs and two goodnight kisses. Little by little, these crazy bedtime routines get established, all according to what the toddler wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So there\u2019s a simple, two step solution to this issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a short bedtime routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never deviate from it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it. It\u2019s that simple. I won\u2019t kid you, sticking to the rules can be a challenge, because they\u2019re going to ask, test and complain, but if you stick to your guns, they\u2019ll understand sooner rather than later that the bedtime routine is not up for debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This benefits both of you, in spite of the fact that your little one might not agree. Toddlers take a great amount of comfort in knowing that you, the parent, are firmly in charge and are confident in your decisions. It gives them a sense of security. If you start allowing them to make the decisions, they actually start to feel like they\u2019re in charge, and that feeling that Mom knows what she\u2019s doing starts to fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, a predictable, repetitive bedtime routine is greatly conducive to a good night\u2019s sleep. It signals the brain to start secreting melatonin and signals the body to start relaxing muscles in preparation for a restful, relaxing snooze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, finally, you\u2019ll never have to explain to your friends how you have to have to make your little guy pancakes at ten at night in order for him to go to bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">you know the what, but have no idea about the how? This is what we are here for. <a href=\"https:\/\/lacchiappasonno.odoo.com\/appointment\/33?invite_token=9467eb7247df42c89577310a950534fe&#038;filter_appointment_type_ids=%5B33%5D&#038;\">Book a free preliminary call with us<\/a> and we\u2019ll be happy to help you.<br><br><br><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toddlers are fascinating creatures, aren\u2019t they? Watching them develop into thinking, creative little people is such a fascinating time, and one that parents often wish would last a little longer. 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