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Kids Say the Meanest Things
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A good way to deal with that frustration is to reiterate the child's needs to her: "I understand that you want another cookie, but we're about to eat dinner. You may have one after dinner." It's tempting to reply with a snappy rejoinder - when told you're hated, it may be satisfying to say something like, "Well, I'm not very fond of you right now, either." Or "Maybe you should find another mom" when you hear declarations that you're the worst mom ever. But when you give kids this kind of reply, you're stooping to their level and seeming glib about their proclamation. Validate the child's feelings by figuring out why they're saying what they're saying, and convey that understanding. Communicating that you understand the child's frustrations can help ease them for many kids.
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