"I worked at a kid’s birthday party place for a couple years in high school. So many kids would cry because they fell over, bumped their arm, etc. Never anything bad. I’d say something like “can you shake your foot around? Does it feel better?” “How about jumping in a circle?” “Alright, we are going to blow on your hand so it feels better” and then ask if they are ready to play again. Works like a charm."

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