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[quote=Anonymous]I take a deep breath, sit next to her and keep myself regulated by visualizing a calm, sunny, sandy beach with a bright blue ocean. And I try to empathize with her but remain firm (“I know you want ice cream, but sometimes the answer and is yes and sometimes it’s no. I can tell you’re really upset.” I will try to lighten the mood and eventually she is receptive. My older child (my son) had/has more intense tantrums that take longer to pass. Same tactics. Imagine anchor myself to that calm spot, remember he isn’t being himself, and co-regulate until he calms down and can be receptive to my trying to de-escalate or lighten the mood. [/quote]
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