Honestly, I never know which way the wind is blowing at the moment and always manage to put my foot in it.
I am trying to be understanding, I remember what I was like
We've put a chill out chair in her room (just a comfy chair and a few of her favourite books, somewhere we can send her to cool down) but she is in all honesty, utterly vile at times (I have huge sympathies for my own mother at the moment :) )
The thing I struggle with, is that it's all so unexpected - earlier today we were laughing at some sort of comedy animal clip she'd found on youtube, flick of the switch and she's all beetroot in the face, yelling and stomping, shoved her sister over, utterly vile, then flick the switch again and she's back to the smiling, laughing person she was 2 minutes previously.
We're in the beginings of puberty, breast buds appearing, a few hairs under her armpits and genitals. We've had a really good chat, she had the basic video/talk at school and I've sat down with her and made sure she's not worried about anything, understands what's happening to her and why. I think we have a good relationship and so far she's been really open with me about what's happening to her body and I hope I've managed to address her worries and make her feel better about and preparing her for what's happening.
It's just these bloody mood swings, I don't know whether I'm coming or going, her sister is bearing the brunt of it.
Would something like oil of evening primrose help?
Thanks!