Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The banana meltdown is funny... until it’s happening in your kitchen at 7:00 AM. 😅

Toddlers don't actually want to ruin your day; they just want a seat at the table. In this video, I’m breaking down why "Do you want a banana?" is actually a trap, and how to give choices that actually work based on your child's age.

Inside the video:
-Why an 18-month-old needs "Concrete Choices."
-How to turn a 4-year-old from a negotiator into a decision-maker.
-The 3 golden rules for setting boundaries that stick.

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