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Meltdown in a public place

The problem Your child falls apart in the middle of the store.

The hack Whisper instead of talking loudly, because they have to be quiet to hear you. Crouch, say "I'm here, we can go somewhere quiet," and move to the car or an aisle end. Calm voices are contagious, and a whisper lowers theirs.

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