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Meltdown SOS

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Bedtime Battles

"I'm not tired!" (at 9pm)

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Public Tantrums

Full meltdown in Tesco

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Leaving the Park

"Five more minutes!" x infinity

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Sibling Fights

"She touched my stuff!"

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Mealtime Refusal

"I don't like it!" (hasn't tried it)

Morning Rush

Shoes, coat, door. CHAOS.

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