Tag: emotional management
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How to Handle an Upset 4-Year-Old in 10 Easy Steps
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when you’re dealing with an angry four-year-old. At this age, kids are passionate about their preferences—like yogurt—and they’re not afraid to express their feelings, sometimes in less-than-pleasant terms. I recently learned this the hard way when I mistakenly disagreed with my little one about a…
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Understanding the Distinction Between Tantrums and Meltdowns
Get Pregnant Fast By: Alex Johnson As a parent, I certainly don’t claim to have all the answers. Like many, I navigate the complexities of parenting while juggling work and life’s other demands. Yet, my role as a parent extends beyond the typical, as I have a child on the autism spectrum. Some days, I…
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Navigating Life with a Child Who Has a Short Fuse: Finding Solutions Together
Get Pregnant Fast Today, as I attempted to usher my son out the door, I found him deeply absorbed in a project making slime. Watching him explore his creativity is a joy, but when it’s time for bed, or we need to leave the house, or the mess from his projects starts to feel overwhelming,…