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[quote=Anonymous]I have three boys and over the year I have seen a lot of kids who clearly struggle with emotional regulation. I don't ever think it's the "parents' fault" but there are clearly lots of environmental factors that can help or hurt. But when a kid is way outside the norm, then it's a sign that it is something particularly challenging to him. Of all the kids I have known, the vast majority have grown out of it with no intervention at all. This can be a tough age with big transitions and sometimes when kids are going through a big one or even growing up developmentally, they regress a little in other way.

That said, I think that there are lots of ways to help. The main thing is to make sure as much as possible that your kid has a lot in the tank when disappointment hits. Our son turned out to have very severe anxiety, but again, this is not the case with anyone else I know. I mention it to say that we assume that kids' baseline is feeling great about life but some kids need hep to feel safe ad secure. For us that meant really simplifying his life. Eliminating some activities, really sticking to a predictable structure and routine, getting lots of sleep, advanced warning about every single change. This really helped our son feel secure and comfortable so when whatever disappointment came along it didn't automatically send him over the edge.

There are also many activities which can enhance body awareness and teach a kid to better control his body (which can really make a difference, too.) Martial arts, yoga, etc.

Last, many people I know went to talk to a child therapist for a few months to get some idea on how to better parent a challenging child. Most of these kids were really helped by small changes their parents made plus maturity and getting older and ended the therapy with no repercussions and no diagnosis. We did end up with a diagnosis and I am glad we did because our therapist has been a life-changer. In any case, if parents need guidance, they can be extremely helpful.[/quote]

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