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[quote=Anonymous]This is hard, and it sounds like you're navigating it well. For us, we are constantly trying to balance being accommodating and understanding of our DS's needs (because we found that he was reacting with a lot of defiance when he didn't feel understood or respected) with ensuring he understands that he doesn't always get his way and that he is strong enough to handle that. Some of that has involved being firm in our own communication to him and in helping him develop better self esteem. We all in our family have some trouble coping with uncertainty, so we talk a lot about this concept. Unstuck and On Target is a great program. We did one of the group sessions, and although I don't think we implemented it quite as well at home as we could have, the concepts resonated and helped. Also recognize that her needs will change as she gets older, and the interactions with her sister will, too. You will probably need regular tweaking of your approach.[/quote]
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