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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She started K this year? She might be extra tired and a little stressed from the shift in routine. All day kindergarten is a big jump for lots of kids. Mine is 9 and crying has gone way down but he still cries when very upset by unpleasant surprise or frustration. It’s personality. I was a big crybaby![/quote]

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My first thought was she is tired, maybe overwhelmed. Is she in aftercare?[/quote]

She sleeps 11.5 hours a night - 7:30-7.  She needs a lot of sleep and she gets it!  She is always like this, on weekends, in summer, on breaks, before K etc.  Not in aftercare but does a few after school activities at her school.  Most days she is home on the bus by 4. We tell her No to something and she cries.  I don't give in because I'm trying to teach her that she can't get her way just by crying.  I try to frame it as "Yes, not now though" and avoid a No response as much as possible.  When she cries I give her a hug, acknowledge her feelings and try to distract her.  I feel bad that she is so emotional.  But it's also stressful when she wants something and I have to tell her No b/c I know she'll cry.  I swear I try to avoid the No and not say it too much.  I am working with the child I have!  But it sucks to hear her cry.  Thank you to all those who responded! - op[/quote]

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