re: Parenting question - 4 year old

Nah. At 4 years old they know they know how to manipulate you and that's what she's doing. If they run up against that wall they'll push in different ways.

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You have to handle bed time with her for the next 2-4 weeks. Establish her a routine involving bathroom, water, story, cuddling. Then, make it clear she is not coming out that room. She will eventually stay in bed and sleep.

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Also this.