That's tough. A chain bracelet she made herself means it probably has some personal meaning to her, maybe some story or effort behind it. Seeing her shut down like that could mean she feels dismissed or hurt about something connected to it, or maybe she's just having a rough day and that bracelet is...

Sometimes when kids display shutting down behavior, the purpose is attention seeking. There’s nothing wrong with wanting more attention, but the inappropriate behavior used to get attention is wrong. Good behavioral management focuses on replacement behaviors and positive reinforcement. In a way, ...