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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We talked to a child psych recently for other reasons but brought this up. Her recommendation was to [b]acknowledge the feeling[/b] and then move on. It is likely she is looking for a reaction. "Don't say that about your sister. You love your sister. Remember when you...." or "we NEVER say that about people....."
 
So she suggested saying "it seems like you are ... [frustrated, mad, upset, jealous]. That can be really hard. I am happy to talk about it [and then set a time - in 10 min, when you are ready, after your time out]" It teaches her to name her emotions and also doesn't give her attention for the words - which are normal.

She also said to make sure, especially since you are home 24/7, that she is getting soooo much more praise for positive things so that it decreases the desire to do the attention seeking for the dramatic.

Hope that helps. [/quote]

This.  Your daughter is probably feeling somewhat neglected (sorry, that's not a good word but I'm trying to put it in her terms, I am not accusing you of neglect!) now that you have a baby.  She may just want to be heard, so acknowledging her feelings (however ridiculous they are - i.e. I understand that your waffle was cut into squares and not circles) may help.[/quote]

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