As the mother of a toddler, you start to learn the tricks of the trade just before that moment you feel ready to have yourself declared insane. Phew! That was a close call.
A few months ago when I picked Precious Baby Boy up from daycare (yup, I’m one of those ‘working moms’), I saw a fellow mom stop an imminent meltdown in its tracks. I stared in wonder. How did you do that? I inquired aloud. It’s all about bribery at this age. The best advice I’ve gotten as a new mom summed up in one little word. Bribery.
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