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Step 1
Help your child articulate the cause of their frustrations and tell them that everything will be okay. For younger children who only recognize being mad, sad, or happy you might want to purchase a poster that illustrates different emotions with facial expressions.
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Step 2
Have your child try some relaxation techniques; e.g. taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly, counting to ten, or even listening to some soothing music for a while. Anything to take your child's mind off of the cause of their frustration for a few minutes and give them a chance to relax.
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Step 3
Explain to your child that frustration can make it harder to complete a task because they cannot think clearly. Offer to help your child, no matter what their age is, with their schoolwork, etc. If they do not want your help, let your child know that if they cannot figure out an assignment, or they begin feeling frustrated again, that you are available to help out and that all they need to do is to approach you with a request for help.
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Step 4
Depending on the task that is causing your child's frustration you may want to have them get up and walk away from the activity until they have time to calm down and relax as you cannot offer much assistance for tasks such as practising a musical instrument and playing a video game or board game.
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Step 5
Always remember to make your child part of the soloution. This helps them learn how to deal with frustration and pressure on their own. It also helps them learn about making good choices. Be their guide, their nurturer, and their teacher so they will learn how to deal with stressors when you cannot be there, whether that is at school, on the playground, or at home.












