Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service

Dear Kid Whisperer,

I have two school-aged boys and I have a 38-month-old little girl. My question is about my daughter. With my sons, usually if they cried, and I gave them what they wanted, they’d stop crying and that would be the end. When I give my daughter what she wants, she will only stop crying or whining briefly before she’s off to crying about something else. I am proud that as a full-time mom, I can give my kids what they need. I haven’t had a toddler for many years, and I feel like I forgot how to parent. What did I forget? What am I doing wrong?

Answer: Yikes.

I have a lot of bad news for you, and I’m going to predict that you’re not going to like what I have to say. You are coming to me with a small question, and I’m going to suggest that

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