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[-] captcha_incorrect@lemmy.world 17 points 4 months ago

There is no reasoning with them until ~3 years old, just diverting their attention.

[-] pillowtags@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 4 months ago

Not entirely true! My 2 year old is very familiar with the idea of “first this, then that” in regards to things that he wants.

[-] captcha_incorrect@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Nice, I should try that. I've had no real success with teaching my 2 year old to wait.

[-] brown567@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

Mine just picked that up! We go for a walk to the park after lunch every day, and he's started saying "park after lunch" when I'm getting his lunch ready XD

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