to help de-escalate an upset child ...
1. "You're not in trouble. I'm here to help."
2. "I hear you. I'm listening."
3. "It's okay to feel this way. I'm right here."
4. "Let's take a deep breath together."
5. "I'm on your team. We'll figure this out."
6. "You're safe. I've got you."
7. "I see this is really hard for you."
8. "Your feelings make sense to me."
9. "We can handle this together."
10. "I love you no matter what."
to encourage your child ...
1. It's okay to be mad, but it's not okay to be mean." (Ephesians 4:26)
2. Every family is unique and different, in our family, this is our rule. (Joshua 24:15)
3. If someone says "stop", we "stop." (Romans 13:10)
4. We don't gossip about other people. (Eph 4:29)
5. We can't control others, we can only control ourselves. (Matthew 7:3-5)
6. Would you like me to help you, or should I just listen right now? (James 1:19)
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