Deep breathing never works
The problem You tell them to breathe and they refuse.
The hack Make it a toy: "smell the flower, blow out the candle", or breathe on a pinwheel or bubbles. Blowing bubbles forces a slow, long out-breath without ever asking for "calm down".
👍 0👎 0Shared by the MyKidIsBad Team
Did this help?
Pro members can give hacks a thumbs up or down, rate them and share their own with up to 3 photos. Reading is free.
See Pro Sign inMore hacks like this
Meltdown in a public place
Your child falls apart in the middle of the store.
Trouble with a big change
A move, a new baby or a new school makes everything harder.
Apologies that mean nothing
"Sorry" is said through gritted teeth.
Not medical or professional advice. Use your own judgement and your child's needs.