Five teachers using a combined 90 years of experience share advice for parents of 2- to 5-year-olds. Getting the Best Out of Your Child I fear my 3-year-old, Sophie, has a split personality. At college she cleans up her toys, puts on her shoes, and is entirely self indulgent at potty time. At home, she yells whenever I ask her to pick up anything, insists I join in the bathroom whenever she must go, and recently has started demanding that I spoon-feed her dinner. Certainly, her instructor understands something I don't. But then, what parent hasn't occasionally wondered: Why is my child better for everyone else than for me? The simple answer: Your child tests her limits with you because she trusts you will love her no matter what. But that doesn't mean that you can't borrow a few plans from the preschool teachers' playbook to get the best from the little one. We requested teachers from all over the country for their tips so listen up -- and take notes! .
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