 Be the adult. Think like you're the robot, really. Don't yell back and just take it and then be like, you're not ready to talk right now, so when you're ready, we'll talk about this. And just kind of really make yourself numb in that moment. Okay, for the parent that struggles with that, how do you develop that skill? I mean, it's not easy. Like, honestly, rehearse it in your mind. Kids are great at dragging you into the pen.