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[quote=Anonymous]I say this recognizing that it’s WAY easier said than done. Ignore the meltdown, do NOT solve or mitigate any problems, do NOT help with hair (she is 9), let natural consequences happen. At 7:30, you are pulling out of the driveway. If she hasn’t eaten, she’ll be hungry till lunch, and she’ll live. If her hair looks awful, shrug. If she’s a crying snotty mess, you can hand her some tissues in the car. She needs to see that SHE can handle crappy days without any help, and that, over time, will mitigate her anxiety. Every time you step in and help fix her hair for an extra 10 mins or try to soothe her feelings, you’re teaching her that she can’t do those things herself. I feel for you. Sounds like awful, awful mornings. Can you squeeze in 10 minutes to yourself after drop off before you start work for a little self care? Read a book, read the news, lay on the couch, drink coffee slowly? Give yourself a little break. [/quote]
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