Anyone else having a kid go thru a defiant phase? He's 4, and this week is extra for sure.

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Wow, thank you!!! I really needed that today

My 4yo was born defiant. He’s the youngest of 3 so most of his defiance is directed at his siblings. However, when my older kids were 4 I found it the most challenging age. Stay strong, you’re building a change maker.

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Hugs and attention def help, some days are smooth, and some aren't

There’s a reason they call it the “fck you fours” 😅

It can be a super charged, super emotional time in development for sure.. just keep breathing!

One thing that helps defiance in my 5 yr old (& helped when he was 4 too), is asking him if he wants a hug.. sometimes he just needs a hug & it helps him calm.

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I feared and hoped that! I'm just trying to find the right balance and today was a hard day. He wants to do things his way, which is so normal, but the usual answers as to why just aren't doing it anymore. It's a big change for sure.

But to be fair, he's a lot more fun too. Just stretching his wings

Yes, definitely doing that. Trying to work through it before school starts this year.

Yes, they are testing boundaries. Gonna set clear limits.

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Thx Matt. It's a tough balance to find rn, and hearing everyone's stories helps so much!

My kid is 8….I’ve had 8 years of defiance. Seriously though…defiance to an extent and wanting independence is good. At least that’s what science books tell me. Still a pain in the ass.

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