Why Is My 3–6 Year Old So Defiant? A Montessori Guide to Arguing, Power Struggles, and Strong-Willed Preschoolers

“Why is my child so defiant?”“Why does my preschooler argue about everything?”“Is it normal for a 5-year-old to talk back?” You ask your child to put on their shoes. They look at you and say, “No.” You explain. They argue. You repeat yourself. And suddenly you are in a power struggle over something small. If […]