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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 134894" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>Abbey,</p><p>It's obvious what you're doing isn't working for either of you. My Duckie can be like your Abigail in that it's all a competition to her. My Duckie is also a very involved child that likes to participate in lots of activities and play dates. What I found most effective was to say we couldn't go to X or we were going to have to miss out on Y because I was stuck having to pick up the toys, folding the laundry, etc. She was willing to then pitch in some so she wouldn't miss out. I made a point of not sounding angry or preachy, just matter of fact so she didn't think it was a punishment. Now I can say something like "Gee, A,B, and C really has to get done before we leave. Can you give me a hand?"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 134894, member: 1722"] Abbey, It's obvious what you're doing isn't working for either of you. My Duckie can be like your Abigail in that it's all a competition to her. My Duckie is also a very involved child that likes to participate in lots of activities and play dates. What I found most effective was to say we couldn't go to X or we were going to have to miss out on Y because I was stuck having to pick up the toys, folding the laundry, etc. She was willing to then pitch in some so she wouldn't miss out. I made a point of not sounding angry or preachy, just matter of fact so she didn't think it was a punishment. Now I can say something like "Gee, A,B, and C really has to get done before we leave. Can you give me a hand?" [/QUOTE]
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