Mother dresses little girl for kindergarten

Parents face a whole host of daily battles – from the mammoth task that is bedtime to getting kids out of the door on time for nursery or school.

But for toddlers and preschoolers (those who are not yet of school age) in particular, getting dressed can be one of the biggest battles of them all.

There can be a range of factors at play here, Dr Patapia Tzotzoli, clinical psychologist and founder of My Triage Network, told HuffPost UK.

“Children are constantly being told what they can or can’t do,” she said. “So, when it comes to getting dressed, they often want to assert control over their bodies and choices. These battles are often about power – not clothes.”

Some children are more sensitive to certain sensations, especially neurodivergent children, the expert noted.

“Tags, seams, tight clothes, or temperature changes can feel overwhelming. Children with less developed language skills may not be able to communicate their discomfort, and these battles can become intense if parents miss this.”

Some kids might also want to wear the same clothes every day, added the........

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