This is the frustration, the overwhelm, and sometimes the tears that can come when the timer ends and the task isn’t finished. That moment can feel like failure for a child who’s trying their best. But here’s what’s actually happening: her brain is learning to regulate emotions, process endings, and recover from frustration. We don’t rush her through it. We validate her feelings “It’s okay to be upset. You tried really hard.” Then we give her more time. Mikko is home homeschooled, which means we

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