I love the words you used to describe what was happening for you both "Neither one of us were wrong". It so powerful to sit with knowing this. Thanks for sharing your story.
My granddaughter, 4, is neurodivergent and her parents are working hard to learn the best ways to parent her. If you don’t mind, I have a question. I’m worried about the effects of the meltdowns on her younger sister, 2. The meltdowns might happen when they’re playing together, or during transitions, etc, and the younger one is caught in the fray, not in danger physically, but exposed to the dysregulation. Would you recommend that they be separated? Is there a template for this? What can they/we do so that the younger child isn’t so often compromised?
What a lucky kid! Your willingness to share your process and thoughts along the journey are very helpful to all of us
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I’ve been here so many times and been told I was wrong. Thank you for putting to words what my heart feels.
I love the words you used to describe what was happening for you both "Neither one of us were wrong". It so powerful to sit with knowing this. Thanks for sharing your story.
My granddaughter, 4, is neurodivergent and her parents are working hard to learn the best ways to parent her. If you don’t mind, I have a question. I’m worried about the effects of the meltdowns on her younger sister, 2. The meltdowns might happen when they’re playing together, or during transitions, etc, and the younger one is caught in the fray, not in danger physically, but exposed to the dysregulation. Would you recommend that they be separated? Is there a template for this? What can they/we do so that the younger child isn’t so often compromised?
I have a response coming for you!