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Big feelings

Kid is "bored" when angry

The problem They are loud and they do not know why.

The hack Give a physical outlet first: "wall push-ups", squeeze a pillow, stomp up the stairs ten times. Move the body, then talk. Big feelings live in the body before they reach words.

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