Negotiation is learning how to say “no” to a 3 yo without them throwing a fit for 2 hours.

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offer an alternative, that you’d love to do

both of you would*

I used to fake cry 🥹 it was exhausting 😭

LOTS of explaining. Then I gently say no and hoped for the best 🤣

and it doesn’t get easier 🤗

Can confirm! Even when the grow into their 20s 🐶🐾🤣🤣🤣😭

Don’t make me lose hope, sir

Wait till they hit the teens …. 😱

I’m expecting they’ll be fully independent adults by 12 yo

Wishful thinking 😂

So you’re saying there’s a chance!

🫶

LOL, no.

THIS

So true 😂

You're not supposed to negotiate with terrorists

Shiny objects

"Wait, did you see that bird? Do you see that bird? What color is it?"

Tickle

"Lightning McQueen is BLUE" usually stops them in their tracks

Just distract, change the subject

MSM 👀