My 5yo is very, very sensitive. She is especially sensitive to feeling left out in some way. I discovered early on that even if I give one of her siblings (and not her) a chore, she will feel left out, so I try to include her even in things like that, and not just in treats/fun stuff. She is very affectionate and very smart, creative, and a definite "girly-girl." She's also the middle child (so far), if that makes any difference. Both dh and I try to spend one-on-one time with her as well as with our other kids.
When something doesn't go her way, or when she is frustrated or mad or sad, she pouts, and often bursts into tears--like, screaming, wailing crying tears of sadness and woe. When she was younger I used to be able to calm her down pretty quickly, helping her to take a deep breath and calm down so I could help her, and cuddling her. Now she is harder to console, especially when she is frustrated about something as well as sad.
Do you mamas with experience have any advice for how to help her when she is sad and frustrated like this? I know epic tantrums can be a part of this age, but she still seems extra-sensitive, and I'd like to know how I can help.
When something doesn't go her way, or when she is frustrated or mad or sad, she pouts, and often bursts into tears--like, screaming, wailing crying tears of sadness and woe. When she was younger I used to be able to calm her down pretty quickly, helping her to take a deep breath and calm down so I could help her, and cuddling her. Now she is harder to console, especially when she is frustrated about something as well as sad.
Do you mamas with experience have any advice for how to help her when she is sad and frustrated like this? I know epic tantrums can be a part of this age, but she still seems extra-sensitive, and I'd like to know how I can help.
