Dec '25 โข Tips โญ
Wednesday Wonder Tip!
When your child is already edgy or overwhelmed, try beginning interactions with silence instead of instructions.
Hereโs how it works:
โจ Walk over
โจ Get on their level
โจ Make gentle eye contact (or look nearby if eye contact is hard for them)
โจInteract with their play or offer comfort and wait 3โ5 seconds before speaking.
Why this works:
Their nervous system notices your presence before your words.
This gives their brain a moment to shift gears without feeling demanded, which lowers resistance and makes kids more receptive.
Itโs incredible for:
โ PDA profiles
โ sensory overwhelm
โ after-school meltdowns
โ tense transitions
โ kids who escalate when spoken to too quickly
Less talking โ less threat โ more connection.
Try it today and notice the difference.
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