How do you "talk you kids down"? - Page 2

[Momma Aimee]

Originally Posted by *LoveBugMama*

Thanks soo much for great responses!

I just ordered a book today: When my worries get too big, by Kari Buron. It`s a bokk for the kid, but since it`s in english I will be reading it for/with him. His english is very good for an 8YO Norwegian kid, but still not advanced enough to be reading stuff like that alone.

I will be looking around online to see if I can get a weighted blanket in this country.

And a big YEAH to those saying that you need to teach/practice when the kid is calm, and NOT in the middle of a panicattack/anxiteyepisode. There is NO way I could get anything rational through to him at that point.

pm me your e-mail address .. i have a pdf file with directions on making one i can send you

http://affordableweightedblankets.com/

I think you can find teh PDF there

[Altair]

I usually try to help kids through their anxiety (while it's happening) WHILE they do something sensory based. Have a safe calm down space in the house that has some sensory activities and weighted options. A few beanbags in a corner of his room with some squishy things and the weighted blanket and whatever kinds of sensory things he gravitates towards... I find it helps a lot of kids to know that they can go to that spot and either have an adult help them or have some space alone, whatever is needed at the time. All of those things are talked about beforehand and the kid is central in deciding what goes there. Does he have any special interests? Incorporating his interests can help too (for example, kids who are interested in trains might like train signs telling them to slow down or train maps of things to do when feeling worried.) Keep these things in the break corner.

I am a big fan of demystifying and really talking through at this age what his brain is having a hard time doing... but of course starting the conversation with the great things his brain does, and how impressed you are and could never yourself do x, but you notice that sometimes it's hard for him to y and here's how we can help. Being VERY clear.

Baby awake, will write more later.