Resistance in going to bed (Not me!)

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I have a very strong willed 4 yr old DD (who sometimes feels like a 16 yr old!). She has just recently started being quite resistant towards going to bed. She is clearly tired by looking at her, but is just pushing the bounadaries a bit. She goes to bed at 7:00pm.

Any advice?

All the books say a fixed routine (bath, story, bed) and then truckloads of determination, no discussing it, no negotiation.

I'm still amazed at how totally obstinate small children can be though.

Thanks KJ. Yeah, we do do that. That's why I was a bit puzzled with her new found resistance. I just told her that was that last night...small whine and then "Okaaaaaay"
Just wondered how others had dealt with the same issue. I'm sure it will go away if we just play it down. I hope!