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[quote=Anonymous]It's totally ok, OP. 2 year olds don't have a ton of innate empathy usually, but you can teach it to them over time. Set boundaries and take care of yourself. When she cries because you can't or don't want to do something she is asking for, reminds yourself that you aren't just taking care of yourself -- you are also modeling for her what it means to take care of yourself. Do you want her to be an adult who takes care of her body and her health and gives herself time and space when she needs it? If yes, then you need to show her that this is something grownups, even moms (especially moms), do. We started telling DD "remember mama is a human too" around this age. It became a good way to help DD remember that it was okay for other people, even her mom, to have needs and to meet them. She gets tons of cuddles and attention from us, so she is not deprived. But if I need a minute, or if my body has a limitation and I need to listen to it, I do it. [/quote]
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