Winning Back a Defiant Toddler

The first step to taming toddler defiance and getting toddlers’ behavior under control is to work on your relationship and your bond with them

Since children of this age don’t typically have the verbal communication skills necessary to communicate effectively, art and dramatic play are important forms of expression. Shutterstock

Dear Michael, my beloved 3-year-old is getting more defiant and aggressive. She takes away almost all of the toys her younger brother tries to play with, refuses to do what I ask, and she is even aggressive with me. I love her so much and she can be so sweet sometimes, but I am getting more and more frustrated with her behavior. How can I get my sweet little girl back?

Sincerely,