[Wow it's like a lightbulb went off in her head.]

Reading! Gosh, why didn't I think of that? You could read her a story or sing her a song to settle her down, like a little kid, and when you get to the next town you can get her a doll to chew on.

I mean, Pokemon aren't exactly like human children, but then they're not exactly like pets either, maybe she'd appreciate it?