A-'s meltdowns

Sometimes they're sudden and sometimes they build up. more often these days, and that's good Try • turn down the volume read offer snack exercise Shuggle timer If none of those work. or if she gets aggressive put her (or me!) some where safe so that she can rage and get it out Box of tissue + a drink ур Catch with homework later What's my shark music? 2022-10-13-06

Triggers:Redirecting attentionwhile we don't havethe exemption in placeangry about interruptionbeing bossed around• Impatient for turnUpset when not calledor acknowledgedAngry when corrected(being bossed around?)Bright spots:•Cools down eventuallyShould we be seeingseeing a therapist/psych? How much of thisjustneeds us pushing back on badchoices?Play: when we both feel like it.and snuggles or wantsto reconnectDoes the work laterWith exemptionStill not going to be on a screenall dayDo the work; take breaks as needed.Flex the time for worthwhile things• playdatesWalksStill want good manners: maybe flip it?Not "please say please" but་་like todo things for people with good manners"sort of thing?