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06.03.08, 08:43 AM General Topics
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I have a very short trigger these days with preschooler and find myself really yelling when he whines. Any tips/coping skills? I don't want to be yeller mom. Many tia!! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
 

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Have you tried walking away and counting to 10? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Sometimes, but sometimes he is so into the whining vortex, he pushes me to the edge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Its your job to keep your cool- otherwise you are passing along the anger. Maybe that is the dynamic you created- he whines to get attention in the form of anger? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Not that I'm a psychologist... but anger is often a sign of depression, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Try being proactive and planning easy, fun activities. Nothing too elaborate, or else if it doesn't work out you'll blow a gasket. Playgrounds, puzzles, coloring, make playdoh on the kitchen floor, chalk outside, play in a sprinkler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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