Today I established a firm, loving boundary around my 10 year old son’s Halloween candy haul to protect his teeth ahead of his dental procedure. I calmly explained that the candy is going on a “medical vacation” and locked it in the kitchen cabinet, emphasizing it’s a non-negotiable health rule—like wearing a seatbelt. He resisted fiercely, stomping and yelling, “That’s not fair—I got it from trick-or-treating!” I stayed calm, repeated the doctor’s warning about sugar and pro