Hi everyone

I'm trying very hard to be 'gentle'. Have a 19mo DD who is very head strong. Last week or so, she's decided that she just won't come out of the bath. We've tried long bath, short bath, finish bath at what we think is appropriate time , but all we get is a major meltdown. It's just abt winter here and she's basically running around naked & extremely upset (which upsets us terribly). Refusing clothes. Eventually she stops prob out of exhaustion. We've tried holding, reasoning (she's obviously too young for that), letting her, giving her space, distraction. Nothing stops her from this meltdown. It's just so upsetting but I don't know what else to do.

Also she's decided to tell everyone to 'go away'. Sometimes I think it's okay coz she's indicating she wants her own space but most of the time it's hurtful. How do I teach her to say so 'gently'? If any. Usually the 'go away' is also accompanied by physically pushing u away but not necessarily hard.

Any advice thanks!