When kids get theatrical and drive you to
the same reaction, it’s time for a spot self-check. Just because your child makes
strange faces and bizarre bodily movements and outlandish sounds and quaint behavior that can drive
you up the wall; you do not have to imitate her. You have to realize that it’s
a trap and you need to keep your cool right then. Truly, children can be exasperating,
draining, and a downright nuisance when they overreact to life's little
setbacks. A little injury, loss of a toy, a friend taking away their book or their potato wafer too. Children just ARE like that. They seem to time their dramatic performances
for the most inconvenient time for their audience. Nevertheless, these
"small" events are always very important to them. You need to
appreciate that and step into their shoes and understand your own children
better…
