but what am i supposed to do ignore him when hes crying??
First of all...try seeing if keeping him well fed with protein rich snacks every 2-3 hours. My daughter was more resilient to emotional stress when she was well-fed. She also is still this way at almost 6.
Second - you reflect what he's feeling, helping him to identify what frustrates him or makes him mad. This helps him be aware of what the feeling is.
Third - you can do the other suggestions in my other post to help him regulate his emotions and encourage him to use words instead of tantrums/meltdowns to communicate his needs. Lots of sensory experiences and
YogaKids Fun Collection is a good DVD. Target has a 2 disc set for $20 (sometimes goes on sale for $15) or it's $13.49 at amazon.com with free super shipping if you spend $25.
