Called a little family meeting and we discussed some other ways we can communicate. Went ok. The most effective thing was later when I asked the kids for their expert advice as to how someone might get a kid to calm down and communicate even when they're upset. S6 wanted to go first and said "feed him"...he said he needs to be fed every 80 minutes...LOL, I will take heed. We also discussed a kid at his school who was out of control who learned how to calm down and how he might have done it. It was great because it exhibited that it is possible...and S6 was so intrigued all year with that kid so it was a good example.
