I have a two year old. So far I haven't used that phrase but I think I will add it to my bag'o'tricks. So far what has worked is spending time trying to explai

I have a two year old. So far I haven't used that phrase but I think I will add it to my bag'o'tricks. So far what has worked is spending time trying to explain. He looks at me quietly, you can see his cogs whirring and - while he has not much comprehension of my reasoning - he goes along with it because: - whatever Dad is saying must be important because he is putting effort into it. - if I do it he'll shut up and I can go back to fun...