What should I do to help my toddler leave the house in the morning without conflict or tears?
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While some mornings seem to flow smoother than others, I do worry that I might be causing undue stress to my child when she becomes adamant that she doesn’t want to get dressed or eat breakfast when I need her to in order to leave the house. The result is my daughter in tears or we end up late for our next appointment. How can I help both my toddler and myself to get ready in the mornings without too much stress?     
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The routine and letting them know your plan is really important. To elaborate on that, you could make a checklist (like a whiteboard) or there are even apps available that your child can check off each thing they need to do before leaving the house. Even if it's just a few things, it helps establish that routine and brings them into the process, too. Good luck!
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Those toddler years are so joyful and so challenging at the same time as your little one is wanting to assert their growing independence. I have always found that a clear and consistent routine helps with things like the morning rush. My kids have always had breakfast before getting dressed (in case of spills) and then brush teeth, shoes on and no TV etc until they are ready to walk out the door. In terms of clothes, i always gave a forced choice instead of presenting unlimited options. I got them to choose between two outfits and that made the process much faster. Also, talk to your child about the plans for the day and make them sound exciting to help motivate them along a bit as well.
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