Hi Kristen, I'm having a very difficult time with my 20 mth old daughter. She is very bright and ahead of most kids her age when it comes to her development. But she is very strong willed and constantly wants her way - she throws fits and screams bloodly murder endlessly while either stomping her feet or rolling around. The thing is we are very close and have a great relationship (like best friends always playing together), but I can't get her to listen or take me seriously. I thought maybe I was too much of a "friend" - so I tried to change my tone when asking for cooperation, but according to my husband I sound very aggressive, and all I get is a "NO!" anyway. I am at my wits end - I don't want to do anything to traumatize her, and I want to continue encouraging her development. Do you have any suggestions?
--Rachel
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