What to Do When Your Child is Overwhelmed

When your child is overwhelmed, Dr. Erin Cantwell of CARE-LA says don’t use logic. Instead, connect with their feelings. Naming the emotion can tame the overwhelming feeling. Recognize that your child (and you) may need space; upon recognition, your child can signal to others that they are about to “flip.”

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