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9 year old extremely emotional

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lucozadeaddict1988 · 18/10/2023 20:28

Hey.
My eldest DD is 9, she's an emotional ticking time bomb.
We had parents evening earlier this week and her teacher mentioned how withdrawn she's become, looking like she's about to cry if she's made a mistake, or asked to show working out/explain her answer.
At home she's also become really emotional, sometimes she doesn't know why, other times it's over something or nothing, eg doing homework, getting a bath?!!, time to come off pc, going out somewhere at weekend.

Is this an age thing?

School are obviously aware and one of the teaching assistants are starting some 1:1 time with her which I'm hoping will help,
At home we have (this week) reduced screen time(she gets about 1.5hrs-2hrs gaming/watching youtube on pc) , brought bedtime about an hour earlier so she's getting more sleep.

But please, after any help, words of encouragement, anything we can try.

Thanks

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anareen · 18/10/2023 20:30

Sounds like puberty may be hitting soon.

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