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Day 26 — The Child Who Kept Interrupting
Before you call today a failure, I want you to hear this.
A kind word for tonight
I tried to finish talking, but a question broke right through. Before I could give an answer, they had asked another two. I felt my patience wobble; I needed time to speak. We'll teach a way to wait a turn and help them when it's hard this week.
Before we stress, let's assess
Before we stress, let's assess. Impulse control may need visible reminders and repeated practice.
Step 1. Tonight’s reset
STOP: pause.
BREATHE: slow it down.
SAY WHAT THEY NEED: "Touch my arm, then I'll know you need me."
Step 2. I DO → WE DO → YOU DO
I DO: model it.
WE DO: practice together.
YOU DO: try with support.
Step 3. One small action
Practice a brief waiting signal together.
Tomorrow, we can practice again. Spot the clue. Know what to do. We made it through the day.
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