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Q: My sensitive child constantly bursts into tears when he doesn't get what he wants. What should we do ? Yes, isn't it easy. I often see kids bawling in public and wonder why their parents don't just give then a hug or a gentle rock or jolly them out of it. My brother used to exclaim " Oh! sad face" and then give his young son his complete attention to find out what the matter was and then provide his considered suggestion. Beats me why everybody can't do something along these lines. When my 2 YO daughter put on a turn once in the supermarket floor and did the same thing. In no time flat she was telling me to stop being silly and to get of the floor. She knew the game then, I only had to look like doing it again to get her to see the silliness of it all.:). To me these playful interactions are part of what makes parenting such a joy. Best wishes Simon 23.1.09
I just wanted to say how wonderful your website is and how much supportive and sensible information you have for living with sensitive/emotional kids. I am luckily just about past the 'difficult stage'. I have 4 highly emotionally sensitive kids, two who are in University this year, and I agree with what I have read and with what you say about how to help these children accept their sensitivities as a strength so as to not let them it get in their way. Jolanda 23.1.09
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