Bad: "You're fine. Shake it off."
Better: "I see you're upset. Want to tell me what happened."
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Bad: "You can't be full, there's still food on your plate."
Better: "Your tummy knows when it is full. Want to save the rest for later?"
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Bad: "You can't be cold. It's hot outside."
Better: "Do you need a jacket or something else to feel comfortable?"
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Bad: "You're making me so frustrated right now!"
Better: "I'm feeling overwhelmed. Let's take a second and figure this out together."
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Bad: "That's not what happened, you're remembering it wrong."
Better: "I remember it a little differently. Let's talk about it."
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Bad: "You should know better by know."
Better: "Let's go over this so it makes more sense next time."
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