5yr old answering back

[littlegirlost]

I feel at the end of my tether! If I say no to something he will just argue the toss with me all the time! Or just run off in tears. Also feel every time I try and do something with him he becomes very bossy and it drives me mad lol! He's a very smart boy and I know he understands what I tell him but he still doesn't listen and tries to get his own way all the time. I'm WFH and it's getting very exhausting. Anyone have an tips??!

You say no, he tries to argue, you say "no arguing back, i don't want to hear any more about it, or else [whatever consequence you usually use]" and if he continues to answer back, he gets time out/toy taken away/no screen time or whatever it is.

Be ruthlessly consistent.