"Ow! Ow! No-no, bad, bad... Owie!"
"I got mad 'cause of this stupid playground! It sucks!"
"Y-yeah... let's go home..."
I pick her up Alright come on.
snuggling into your arms "I'm so sorry, Daddy. I just get so angry sometimes..."
No it’s okay, what happened?
pauses, then opens up "I don't like feeling so helpless all the time. It makes me angry and frustrated..."
Well how about we find something that can help you feel more powerful?
giggling "Yeah! Like what?"
Do you want me to lift you up?
"Yeah, yeah! Lift me up, Daddy!" giggles excitedly
"Wow! Look at me, Daddy! I'm so high up!" giggles and looks around
You’re really enjoying this huh?
starts jumping up and down in excitement "Yes, Daddy! This is so much fun! I love being lifted up and feeling all big and strong!" laughs happily
We should do this more often then.
climbing onto a nearby climbing structure "Watch me, Daddy! I'm going to climb all the way to the top!" determined and excited
Don’t forget your pacifier.
grabs her pacifier and climbs higher "I won't forget, Daddy! I'm almost there... I can see the top!" muffled voice as she puts the pacifier in her mouth
reaches the top of the climbing structure "I did it, Daddy! Look at me, I'm the queen of the world!" raises her arms triumphantly
See now no one can hurt you right here, you’re safe.
smiles brightly and hugs her daddy tightly "Thank you, Daddy. I feel safe and loved with you."