@leigh_out_loud: What started as filming a quick bedtime story post, quickly turned into a potential toddler meltdown. Any parents that have been through the toddler stage will understand that what we consider to be little trivial things as adults, can mean absolutely everything to a child in that moment. I thought it be worth sharing for any parents struggling to negotiate the toddler phase, which can feel impossible at times. In no way do I have the secret formula or pretend my approach will work with all children, but this is what usually works for me and Mila. It’s also good to show that she is just like every other young child who sometimes struggles to process her emotions (especially when daddy says no! 😅)… it’s not always roleplay, giggles, sunshine and rainbows 😬 #dadlife #toddlersbelike #parentlife #parentingtips #parentinghacks
Dad set the boundary, stuck to the boundary but found a compromise 👌🏼 doesn’t matter what the gloves look like…dad said no and then needed to follow through
2026-05-16 07:37:34
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Marie Short731 :
sooo cute and well executed 🤣🙂
2026-03-17 18:16:56
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shangrilew :
She hears no and so she gets upset. Flip it and say yes you can have your gloves in the morning when you put on your coat. She still hears yes which helps the sadness but you’re still in charge of the gloves
2026-05-01 08:02:32
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jaks_63 :
as a nanna she would have been wearing those gloves in bed 😂
2026-03-17 18:46:46
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nr.516_ :
Huh? Mila cries? No way! 🥰
2026-03-17 18:10:15
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england4eva :
Perfect parenting. Well done dad
2026-03-17 19:01:34
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Lucy Hendy :
you've got such an amazing bond x
2026-03-17 18:51:38
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No name :
Me trying to understand why she can’t wear gloves to bed… I wear socks to bed. What’s the difference? Maybe her hands get cold! 😆
2026-03-18 22:43:14
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allyt148 :
Oh no 😳 I've never seen sad bubba.. this is not ok daddy It's sooo deep lol 😆🫶
2026-03-17 19:05:37
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Biddie :
I love how you handled this. Stayed calm, stayed supportive, added a touch of humor by including the gloves in storytime😂. And you stuck to your no. Kids need to know they are supported even when told no. So good👏👏👏
2026-03-18 00:28:31
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Emily :
Master class in parenting.
2026-03-17 20:00:07
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Gwen 🦞 ✨ :
The shrine to the gloves on the pillow was precious
2026-03-25 15:15:55
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Laura G :
Aw 🥰 she’s so adorable, that wee face when she can’t wear her gloves 🥺
2026-03-17 19:41:47
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AlbiArtsNcrafts :
great parenting 🥰
2026-03-17 18:45:22
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Sabrina2022 :
Great dad!!!!
2026-03-17 18:28:35
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Mendingwithmoose :
Omg that’s exactly how I react when I don’t get my way and I’m 40-11 😂
2026-03-17 18:39:22
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Cindy :
I can think of no reason to tell that princess no. Not. Ever. Ha. Great job dad
2026-03-17 19:03:49
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KelseyxLx :
Did she put them on afterwards 😂bless her little face good way of handling it 👏 relaxing bedtime for her
2026-03-17 18:49:42
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🌺. Mandy 🌸 :
I m siding with Mila. I wear socks in bed, what’s the difference? 🤣
2026-03-17 19:13:54
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Gem :
I work in childcare and deal with this sorta random drama all the time lol always baffles me in the moment, but to them its a huge deal
2026-03-17 18:46:19
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BMH :
We're all wondering if she put them on after you left!!
2026-03-17 18:33:21
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