How to help little one
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Your little girl is getting bigger :)
@Ekaterina thank you. It’s hard because she doesn’t understand those sort of concepts. Or even do you want a hug. Makes it so hard :(
Obviously won’t always work but we use distraction, breathing and the five senses to help to calm! Or sometimes I just ask, use your words and tell me how you’re feeling xx
@Eleanor Yes. So hard. I know what it is she is upset about but it’s so hard to help her. She had to change today as she had a little wee accident but she didn’t want to take her bottoms or shoes off. I was trying so hard to explain. I showed her the new trousers etc. I think she thought she would have to go inside as she was taking her shoes off! We got thrtr In thr end. Is this an autism thing or a speech delay thing? Or just a 3yo thing? Her emotions are quite intense even if short lived! I might try breathing
It looks like 3 years old thing to me
Hi 👋 Sometimes it is better just to acknowledge her feelings first. Meaning: I see you are screaming and crying. I think you are upset. Do you want a hug? ( wait for response) do you want me to help you with…. ( wait for respond). If she doesn’t want hug or he just simply stay next to her. Let her overcome her frustration. This is learning point for her. When she calms down you can try to talk to her. Offer her to help or let her try again what ever she tries to do. When everyone is calm. Try to give her feedback on what she did or accomplish herself. Explain her feelings and that it’s ok to get frustrated