Screaming Fits

Wow....sounds like a very trying day in your house. 8O
I really have no advice. Maybe she is just testing? Or is she upset about something coming up (new school year, maybe) and acting out? Did she change rooms as part of her new furniture? It seems like there might be some reason behind her behavior that she is having difficulty expressing.
That sounds really tough and you have my sympathy!
Hang in there.

[Cumberland]

The letting go thing is usually the key, but if it were easy to do, most of my problems would not exist! I agree with you that consistency is the key, how is she with dealing with consequences?

[Meenah]

I seem to vaguley remember this stage, my girls are 18 & 19. The most important thing I can share is actions must have consequences, no matter what the "cause" is. It is a good thing for them to learn this before they are say 14 or 15!!!!!!! Good luck.
Luanne

I envy people whose kids are quiet and seemingly well-behaved -- my kids are high energy, very spirited and strong-willed, and it takes a lot of effort sometimes to get them to listen.

I hear you! My daughter is very enthusiastic, physically and mentally energetic, and knows *exactly* what she wants, thinks, and needs to know. So, while I admire her zest for life and knowing her own mind....it can get a little tiring! I think I should consider a career in mediation/negotiation.....

[Auspicious]

I envy people whose kids are quiet and seemingly well-behaved

You realize those kids grow up to be serial killers, right?

No, seriously though, I was one of those kids and adults always adored me for it, but all that good behavior can work to cover a variety of problems--your daughter is expressive, and look what happened, you were able to identify that something was off track pretty quickly and make adjustments to help her out.