And That's the Deal

Part of growing up is doing things you don't want to do, like getting dressed or sharing your toys or going to bed. But sometimes you have to anyway-even if you feel like it. And most of the time, the thing you didn't want to do turns out to be not too bad. Sometimes it even ends up being fun! Parents are used to hearing "But I don't want to!" In , mom and grandmom shows a simple, effective solution to stop the arguing, reduce the stress, and build strong relationships with children. By identifying the benefits of doing what kids don't want to do, parents can shift the conversation from "I don't want to" to "And that's the deal."