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Just one idea to add to the host of sensible advice above. With our own tantrum-prone 3.5-year-old, it is surprising how often (not always) it helps to set an egg timer for him, at the sound of which he is expected to come along on his own - be it to tooth-brushing, bathing or something else.
It may have something to do with feeling more in control and ...
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Our son is 3½ now too, and this behaviour is all-too-familiar for us too- I have every sympathy.
It sounds like you're currently trying to sit-out the tantrums- I can totally understand why that is so emotional for you both. Plus, when it comes to bed-times, by sitting it out you're effectively giving in to his demand to stay up longer. I agree something ...
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