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Well I just snapped.
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 141044" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>BBK, we all snap at our kids. We all feel guilty about it. It comes with the territory.</p><p> </p><p>I do have a couple of suggestions for you. First, can you find a solution to the clothing problem that is acceptable to both you and Tink? Like leggings or tights under shorts? Or long shorts with soccer socks? Or can you let her wear shorts to experience the natural consequences of being cold (I know, I know, you live in Chicago). I never took on the clothing battle with my son, who to this day rarely wears a winter jacket and instead dons a fleecy sweatshirt on the coldest of days. Kids with mood dysregulation frequently experience temperature dysregulation as well. Tink may very well not be as cold as you or I.</p><p> </p><p>Second, I could be wrong here, but I'm guessing the meltdown ensued because you asked her about picking up her room when she was depleted from the day. You might try tomorrow morning when she's well-rested or right after dinner. I think it's great that you offered to help because a 7-year-old is often incapable of cleaning up an entire room by herself (but they sure are good about messing up an entire room all by themselves).</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there. Tomorrow is another day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 141044, member: 2423"] BBK, we all snap at our kids. We all feel guilty about it. It comes with the territory. I do have a couple of suggestions for you. First, can you find a solution to the clothing problem that is acceptable to both you and Tink? Like leggings or tights under shorts? Or long shorts with soccer socks? Or can you let her wear shorts to experience the natural consequences of being cold (I know, I know, you live in Chicago). I never took on the clothing battle with my son, who to this day rarely wears a winter jacket and instead dons a fleecy sweatshirt on the coldest of days. Kids with mood dysregulation frequently experience temperature dysregulation as well. Tink may very well not be as cold as you or I. Second, I could be wrong here, but I'm guessing the meltdown ensued because you asked her about picking up her room when she was depleted from the day. You might try tomorrow morning when she's well-rested or right after dinner. I think it's great that you offered to help because a 7-year-old is often incapable of cleaning up an entire room by herself (but they sure are good about messing up an entire room all by themselves). Hang in there. Tomorrow is another day. [/QUOTE]
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