What Sarah realized was that these big family holidays were too crazy, too arousing for Emily if they weren’t balanced with some more calming activities. As an only child, living a fairly predictable daily life, it took some getting used to having the house full of people and activity. Rather than adjusting, Emily acted out. With more balance, though, Emily did fine. She felt more in control, and she felt cared for rather than lost amid the hubbub.
