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[quote=Anonymous]i have five year old twins and one is exactly like this.  I tend to ignore it and try to re-direct her.  If I can't re-direct, I just let her tantrum and don't give attention to it.  It's helped that she realizes that she doesn't get what she wants when she acts out.

Also, I find that getting her out early for exercise helps immensely.  If I can get her out for 1-2 hours before lunch time, she is like a different person. If I really need to change the mood, I "add water."  Any water - bath, shower, our pool, sprinkler, water table, whatever.  Water activities almost always change her mood.

Do NOT put her on prescription drugs - that's insane.  Children are having a very difficult time with this pandemic and lashing out is normal.  This age is hard and I would try several approaches before just going with meds.  She needs to learn coping skills.

I would encourage you to take a PEP Parenting class - they are very helpful and straightforward.  I learned a lot about relying on the natural consequences to bad behavior and it's working.  Good luck.

http://pepparent.org/

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