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My DD is a screamer too. It is so annoying, but somedays when she just screams at everything I wear earplugs. Not kidding! I can hear enough to operate, but the screams are muffled and I respond more calmly. I typically pick her up and carry her to her room and tell her to come back out when she has gained composure.
And breaks on the really hard days, just a few minutes in solitude makes a world of difference.
Another thing that stops her is to do something really unexpected. I have splashed her with water when I was doing dishes (just a little flick), got right in her eye line and said something really crazy. It normally works.
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Jen
Mom to my Russian Princess b. 6/4/04 ~ a. 9/27/05 
And my 3 FC - ages 3, 2, 1
10/07 - 2nd Russia adoption started
12/07 - application withdrawn, agency difficulties
Still hoping to return for another Russian blessing.
5/07 - Started classes to become foster parents
8/07 - classes and homestudy finished
10/08 - first placement
12/08 - starting RU transition
1/09 - supervised visits reinstated
7/09 - PC filed
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