Pediatric Conflict Resolution

Biggie: “Sit down for a minute, I want to talk to you.” (Wee One sits on the nearest available chair, which happens to be the potty. She pees.) “The dalmation puppy you’re holding is very special to me. Do you remember that I got it at the Salvation Army?” Wee One: “Mm-hmm!” Biggie: “And you know how special it is to me?” Wee One: “Mm-HMM!” Biggie: “So can I have it back now, please?” Wee One, standing and wielding the puppy in question: “MOPE!” (=”Nope!”)