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Dealing with Toddler Tantrums! Subscriber Excerpt

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Published: 28 Sept 2025 › Updated: 28 Sept 2025Dealing with Toddler Tantrums! Subscriber Excerpt

Dealing with Toddler Tantrums! Subscriber Excerpt

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In this segment from the 28 September 2025 Sunday Morning Live Donors stream, Stefan explores the complexities of toddler behavior and effective parenting strategies through the lens of a parent's experience with their three-year-old son asserting autonomy in choosing the order of sock-wearing. He discusses the natural power struggle that arises as children test boundaries, suggesting that parents can foster reasoning skills by engaging in open dialogue rather than giving in to demands. Key concepts include negotiating desires, recognizing the universality of rules through Kant's categorical imperative, and understanding the importance of trade-offs in social interactions. Ultimately, Stefan advocates for parents to expose their children to discussions around preferences and boundaries to promote empathy and critical thinking as they mature.

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