My 10 year old daughter was tired this am as her dad let her stay up till 10:00. Needless to say she was cranky, rude and was refusing to get ready for school. I took her temp and she was fine. A cold but she was tired and I explained she'd feel better as the day went on. If not she could go to the nurse. She stayed home the day before and was fine by about 11:00. Just stuffy. Anyway the pouting ang tantrum continued. I told her if she didn't she would miss horseback riding this weekend. She then started throwing my things on the floor from my dresser. Nothing breakable but still...them she went to the kitchen and threw the remainder of her breakfast all over the floor. I lost it and said she was being a b***h! The minute I said it my heart sunk and I tried to backtrack but of course it's too late. I've called my daughters brats but never that. I know it's verbally abusive but the frustration got the best of me. Is there anWay to make up for it when a child is this age, or have I ruined everything? I am torn up inside. She cried and said u don't love me and I said " yes I do. Mommmy was wrong to use that word and should never call you names. your behavior is inexcusable but I was still wrong for calling you that". Is there anything else I can do or just let it go and try to get past it? I know kids don't forget...