When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos.

Parents,

Parenting a child with behavioral issues can be extremely challenging.
~~Try some SELF-TALK statements to keep you calm and effective. Here are some phrases that may help you to think about as you are supporting your angry child~~

~THEY’RE HAVING A HARD TIME, NOT GIVING ME A HARD TIME;
~SHARE MY CALM, DON’T JOIN THEIR CHAOS;
~I AM IN CHARGE OF STAYING CALM, NO MATTER HOW MY CHILD IS ACTING AND BEHAVING;
~ALL FEELINGS ARE OK. MY JOB IS TO HELP MY CHILD MANAGE THEM;
~I CAN REMAIN CALM, AND BE A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR MY CHILD