Why won't they wear clothes?

Forty minutes of crying over clothes ruins the morning. Many parents hear “you spoiled them” — and blame themselves.

Three small things at home

1. 01

   Offer two acceptable options, not “whatever you want.”

2. 02

   Remove or cover a tag or seam that clearly hurts.

3. 03

   Practice a calm touch of the clothes before you are already late.

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