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[quote=Anonymous]Pause & paraphrase. Mom: I can’t believe you didn’t pack an extra pair of shorts for Larlo. You: So you wish I would have packed more clothes for warm weather. Got it. I’m going to brush my teeth now. Just paraphrase back. It doesn’t mean you’re agreeing. You’re not being defensive. You’re just acknowledging what she’s said. It can be very zen to force yourself to focus on exactly what she is saying and being free from having to have an emotional response. She’s doing a favor by watching your kids. Stay zen and appreciative. It will be over soon enough.[/quote]
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