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[quote=Anonymous]I would be interested in what he says if you ask him about this when it’s not happening, like if you’re snuggled up on the couch on a weekend afternoon. Ask him what his mind says when he hears that it is time to get ready for bed and what he thinks the family can do to  help this stop happening. I would also try having him put on his pajamas before dinner or directly after, so that part is taken out of the equation when it’s time for bed. That leaves just teeth brushing, and maybe he could do that right after dinner downstairs to take that out of the equation. Both going to school and getting ready for bed are about separating from you. He still needs to follow directions, and I would use a sticker chart and a large visual timer that shows how much time is left before he needs to be in bed or out the door. I’d also just physically pick him up and move him and do that as calmly as possible. I think you can also remove yourself and go read in your room with the door shut, if feasible, so he doesn’t get your attention until he’s in pajamas, etc. Not always possible, or he might not care, but this seems to be about power and wanting to remain with you.[/quote]

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