What have I learned?

As I dig deeper and deeper into the Spirited child book, I've learned a lot. Even Daryl says he's seen some improvement from Max and myself (well, some days that is).

So, what exactly have I learned?

Say YES more often and NO a lot less
Use the words that he is actually feeling; anxious, overwhelmed, angry, sad, etc. Max is only 2.5 so we've got some work to do on this one..once he realizes how he's feeling, he'll be able to pull himself out of a stressful moment.
Limit TV time. Really, they say the child actually becomes a character in the program and has a hard time pulling themselves out.
Take breaks, for BOTH Max and I.
Watch for cues that your child is about to lose his top
Keep stimulation and stressful situations to a minimum.
Know when to pull your child out of a situation that makes him act out.
Don't blame yourself
Remind yourself that your child is NOT acting out on purpose.

While i've learned a lot, there's still so much more. I must figure out how to make our days more fun and positive rather than yelling and arguing about wearing our pj's all day.