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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the clarification that this is not only about candy, because I am thinking, is it really impulse control or a sweet tooth? Sounds like both.  Why have sweets around the house regularly when this sets her up for failure?  She doesn't need candy.  Maybe if she had it less often, she would crave it less and then be able to enjoy a treat.

It sounds like you need to be more creative with parenting THIS child versus what you want her to be able to handle.  For example, give her pancakes for breakfast sometimes, and sometimes give her only fruit and eggs.  By the way, you seem way too focused on her response to food.  I would keep that in check as to not encourage eating issues down the road. It sounds like you need to focus much more on nurturing and celebrating her gifts.  Maybe if you allow her more impulsive time (e.g., family dance party, unstructured play) she will tantrum less and maybe you can relax and enjoy her more too.  It does sound like you want to help support her in learning patience and how to manage her emotions, but what do you mean by "successful"?  It is way too early to tell, but wouldn't it be okay if she may not be best suited an accountant, lawyer, etc?  I think you should focus on nurturing her gifts so that she can be the best version of who she really is.  [/quote]

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