Sassy 3 year old talk back!

[Momof4]

My grandson (the reason I opened my daycare) hit that stage at age 3 and was starting to become bossy and defiant but I patiently and consistently taught him that I would not allow that kind of behaviour and my daughter and I used the same words and punishments until he got through that phase. Toddlers want to explore and push their limits in every way possible it seems. They are learning about power struggles, some more than others!

So talk to the parents and come up with a plan so that you are all on the same page to get him through this phase and good luck!