I'm really struggling with my 7 year old behaviour. She has always been extremely stubborn and wilful but it seems to be getting worse as she gets older.
Everything feels like a battle from the moment she wakes up (refusing to get ready for school, whinging and sometimes full blown tantrums) to bed time, where she will be up and down all evening with every excuse under the sun, again often ending in a tantrum.
She's an extremely fussy eater and i really struggle to get her to 'try' at anything, making things like homework really hard.
I try to take a 'choose your battles' approach but even so its just exhausting.
I've read so much advice and tried so many different approaches but it it honestly feels like nothing is ever good enough for her, everything is a battle and she just seems so frustrated.
I know some people might suggest ND, but I wouldn't even know where to begin with this and school have no concerns - she's an angel there!
I think perhaps I need some support with my parenting techniques. I didn't want to be a shouty burnt out mum but this is what I am so much of the time and I hate it.
I should add that my daughter is absolutely amazing in so many ways, she's hilarious and kind and affectionate. But these daily battles are a real struggle and I want to be the best equipped to help her and I feel at a complete loss at the moment.
Thanks in advance for any advice!