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#RI-6adf4af3·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: Next year when she starts kindergarten

“Trying to motivate 4 year old”

She refuses to do things for herself when I'm around, but can do them with others

What I wish I knew
"Why she's so stubborn when I'm there"
If I could tell you one thing
"Set clear expectations and let them learn at their own pace"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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