but I think I need to help him work past that little sticking point a bit, maybe.
Children do get stuck in little edys of repetative behavior, and need our help to flush out some of those nasty corners. Love, attention, specific praise and time will do the trick. It is hard to know if you are pushing too hard or not enough - trial and error is the answer (YUCK!) - but be reassured that the fact that you can ask the questions means that you won't make a big mistake, only those little unavoidable good mistakes.
It is entirely possible that he needs you to provide more challenge. Try it and see. My son used to want me to 'yell' at him to get off the furniture during special time. He would climb up about 3 feet and say: "Yell, Mommy!" He may be backhandedly asking you to 'demand' more of him. Trial and error and keep remembering to keep the basics in place. It's hard when external (or internal - wink) pressures distract. That's part of life too.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
