Does your child want to choose their clothes? Help them by giving them two choices: “Do you want to wear your blue pants or your green pants?” When they choose, congratulate them by saying, “Great choice, I like those too.”
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Limiting choices in the early years sets your child up for success as a decision-maker, a skill they’ll use their whole life. You’re giving them the control they want and need without letting them get overwhelmed. This lets them focus on thinking.
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