Posts tagged: parenting
How to Help Your Child Use Their Voice in the Moment
Knowing they can say no is different from being able to say it when an adult is standing in front of them expecting a different answer. The practical version.
The School Playground and Who Owns the Rules About Touch
Children touch each other constantly at school. Who's responsible for what gets named and corrected, and what parents can do when the school's approach doesn't match theirs.
What Kids Actually Learn When Adults Override Their No
The lesson a child absorbs when an adult overrides their no about physical contact isn't 'just this once.' Here's what it actually teaches and why it travels.
When Another Child Won't Stop, and Their Parent Isn't Helping
Your child has said stop. The other child hasn't stopped. The other parent is right there, doing nothing. How to step in without making the whole thing a scene.
Teaching Children to Respect Each Other's Space Early
Children learn the rules about touch and space from the adults around them. Getting those lessons right early is worth the effort.
The Family Friend Your Child Has Already Said No To
Not a relative, not a stranger. The family friend who's around often enough to matter and still doesn't get it. What to do when the situation requires more than hope.
What to Say to the Relative Who Was Hurt by Your Child's No
Your kid said they didn't want a hug. The relative is now sulking. How to handle their feelings without reversing the message you just sent your child.
What to Tell Your Child Before a Family Gathering
A calm conversation in the car on the way there is worth more than any intervention after the fact. Here's what that conversation actually looks like.