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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do whatever you need to get through the next few days - unlimited TV, take out, breakfast for dinner, extra dessert for behaving, etc.  These few days aren't a referendum on your parenting; just get through it.  And stay off social media![/quote]

NP. As a parent -- the post above is right. "These few days aren't a referendum on your parenting" is so very correct. Be sure your DH is on board, though, so you don't get side eye from him for "being so lax" or "too much TV" or whatever.

And the rude poster at the start of the thread did have one good idea, OP, if I can gently second it. Contact your therapist. The sudden change in expectations (I know! So much snow after a 60-degree weekend....) was tough for a lot of parents, but being slammed with such intense feelings about it is not good, as you already know; so reach out to your therapist again. The pandemic has sucked away all resilience from many folks and it's OK to admit you're reeling, but you should reach out and tell the therapist about it and review some coping strategies for next time. And recognize that unfortunately there will be a next time, between covid closures and wild weather. But meanwhile, it's fine to do whatever you need to do to cope. [/quote]

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