P – Pick Battles
* PickBattles - Many parents have heard this term, and it is important in dealing with a child who feels anxiety when they are not in control of their situation. Understanding that your child is not being willful but is responding to their level of anxiety can help immensely. Try to focus on the positive qualities in your child rather than on the unwanted behavior. Explaining why something is happening gives the child some perspective, so if possible, allow for choices or some control of the situation.
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