The Great Snack Negotiation: What Your Toddler’s Tantrum Teaches You About Leadership - Adventures of Louie and Douie
The Great Snack Negotiation: What Your Toddler’s Tantrum Teaches You About Leadership” If parenting came with a job title, it would probably read Chief Negotiator, Cookie Department . Every parent of a preschooler knows the scene- it’s 6 p.m., dinner’s half-cooked, your energy’s on life support, and suddenly your little one appears like a courtroom lawyer with one clear demand: “I want a cookie. Now.” You take a deep breath, channel your inner monk, and say, “After dinner.” Cue the meltdown. The drama. The tears. The performance worthy of an Oscar. Welcome, dear parent, to The Great Snack Negotiation. What looks like a tantrum is actually your toddler exploring the universe of autonomy. Between the ages of 1 and 6, kids start realizing that they have opinions and power. That small, adorable creature has just discovered the word “no,” and it feels glorious. The cookie battle isn’t really about sugar; it’s about control, testing boundaries, and figuring out how the world works. ...