I have a 2yo dcb who is extremely strong willed & likes to be in control of everyone & everything. We're working on it.
My dd 20 mo is becoming much more verbal & this last week I've noticed the 2 of them arguing almost constantly. Today I asked my ds if he'd like to help make fish for dinner this weekend. My DD overhears & says, "I do!" Then dcb shouts "No, I do!" Then back & forth they go with the "I do's." I have to redirect them both & they move on. Ten minutes later it's something else. Someone's hungry. No I'm hungry...you get the idea. I keep talking to them about kind voices, getting along, being friends, shared opinions, etc...any other advice on handling this?
I do address it quickly each time or they end up hitting each other & screaming. They are both instigators at times, though I find his need for control is often at the root of it.