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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why can't you just hide the thing until it's time to do it each day? This is on you, op[/quote] We are on day 4. I said we are going to figure it out. I was just wondering why it’s gotta be like this. I did ask around at school drop off if any other kid was “losing it” with the advent calendar and didn’t get any commiseration. Maybe they are lying! It’s true we’ve been spoiled with our oldest and have no idea what’s normal. Good to know she’s not doomed after all. [/quote] I guess I don't understand why you're making such a big deal of it. She gets the candy for the day, then put it away and IGNORE THE RESULTING TANTRUM. Just like you would for any other tantrum. It sounds like you've been indulging the behavior so of course it will continue until you do something about it. She's been conditioned to throw a fit to get what she wants. [/quote] We will do that. It bugs me because we try to do nice things, and I don’t really think it’s worth it sometimes. I mean for her. And this isn’t just about the advent calendar. A lot of fun things we try to do end with whining and tantrums. Now obviously I don’t mean that. It’s worth it. It’s all good. She’s four and every time she waits a little bit she’s learning to wait. It’s just non stop. She’s so rarely satisfied. She’s always hungry for more. And it’s not just food. I love her. I really do think she’s great like I said in the op. This is part of who she is. It is one of the hardest parts. I also don’t think it’s terrible I worry about her. I worry about my kids. I can’t help it. It’s good to know it doesn’t necessarily mean she has adhd, and the experiment means less than I thought. Thanks for the book reccs too. I’ll try to remember she’s only 4 and we can keep working on this. Delayed gratification training. [/quote] You are a mess, OP. Your dd sounds fine. Please read up on 4 yr olds. [/quote]
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