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SeaStar
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Posted: March 13 2009 at 2:38pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
I am reading How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids WIll Talk

and one tip was to write it down when a child is really angry or upset.
Ex: yesterday my dd was really disappointed and crying about something, so I told her I would write it down. I got a piece of paper and wrote "I am disappointed" on it and gave it to her. It worked like a charm! Her tears dried up and she clutched the paper to her chest and carried it around for quite awhile.

I have since used the same technique with my ds, Mr. Drama. He likes to keep the little notes in his pocket, and they really help him calm down.

Such a nifty idea... I think I first heard about this book right here on 4Real, too

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Posted: March 23 2009 at 10:47pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah
Oh, I have a kid this might help! Loves notes, too. Needs help verbalizing.

Thanks!

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Posted: March 23 2009 at 10:52pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Melinda:
Isn't that a GREAT book??? I try to re-read/skim it at least every 18 months or so. It really helps me a lot!!!

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Posted: March 25 2009 at 7:07pm | IP Logged Quote Jody
Melinda,
I just tried your tip with my ds yesterday. It worked like magic! No more tears. Thanks.

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