Yes, this is about no. Four-year-olds love to push boundaries, and sometimes my boundaries can feel mighty pushed. I find four-year-old temper tantrums very difficult to deal with, too. At two years old, my toddler was easily distracted. “I want a cookie! I want a cookie!” “No, dear, you’ve already had a cookie.” “I want a cookie!” “Oh, my – look at that garbage truck!” “Garbage truck? Oh, garbage truck!” At four, our tantrums seem to revolve around the same business: treats, toys, and television. However, my daughter is much less willing to be distracted. “I want a cookie!” “No, … Continue reading →