Whoever said "Do not try to reason with a toddler!" was wrong.
Mama can now discuss cause and effect with Austen and try to explain to her why she isn’t allowed to do something. Reasoning with her seems to help ward off the degree to which Austen complains. However, reasoning with Austen does not mean waiting for her to accept the reasons before enforcing the rules.
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