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[quote=Anonymous]Couple ideas as the mother of a tween DD that behaves on occasion with similar drama. Four words:
Don't.take.the.bait. The tit for tat arguing and nagging is unfortunatley fueling the game. The night before calmly tell her you have been wrong in nagging and yelling and know she can do this in her own. Stay calm all morning and don't say a peep about what she should be doing even though she will be making you nuts.

Also no screens in the am for anyone. Even the most disciplined child wouldn't be able to resist.

My DD does need lots of sleep and claims she's not tired and then falls right to sleep. She's in her bed by 8:15 *consistently* every school night with no screens in her room. She can read, draw do whatever. She occasionally comes down and moans that she can't fall asleep so she can snuggle with me for 5 minutes but then back to bed (all calm like Super Nanny, remember her!). This could go 5 rounds in one night but it's rare. She's typically out cold by 8:45 or 9. Make sure she has books she likes available or magazines. My daughter likes my Entertainment Weekly :)

GOOD LUCK and stay calm! 
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