When kids act out after you leave, it's usually not manipulation. A new nanny, new nursery, and a baby sibling can trigger big feelings that come out as tantrums. You can set firm boundaries while still validating what they're actually experiencing.
Old-fashioned advice to this kind of behaviour would have been, 'That child's been manipulative, she needs to be told no, she's just histrionic.' And parenting is different now. And if you like the idea of gentle parenting combined with firm and clear boundaries, then you'll probably like what I have to say. What I know about this child is she's had changes in a nanny and she's also had changes in her nursery, so she's dealing with new things and she's got a younger sister. Children will manifest their big feelings in behaviour, and that is what is behind it. If you'd like to know more about dealing with this kind of behaviour, please join my free masterclass. It's called 'The 3 Secrets to Managing Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Kids Who Say No.' Just message me below and I'll send you the link to join.
