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elleng

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1. Be the best parent you can,
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 11:29 PM
Aug 2015

let your daughter know you appreciate her curiosity, remind her occasionally of her mother's desire for 'quiet time,' and play the situation down. Personalities are what they are.

Your 5 year old doesn't talk too much, but will learn/recognize the difference between her parents' personalities. You WILL be the favored parent, because your the father AND because of your personality; that's life. If your wife doesn't like it, it's up to her to try to change her approach to your daughter.

AND, I concluded years ago (daughters are 27 and 30,) it's never too late to correct a mistake.

Good luck! Have fun!

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