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Friday Feb 01, 2019
When You Really Want to Help, Less is More
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
When your child is melting down, are you quick to go into damage control? Or are helping her settle down and re-group? Active listening is the go-to response to your child's upset. Try to avoid solving her problem, lecturing, or criticizing, as they only increase your emotional distance from her. When you are trying to active listen, most parents use 5 words or less to convey what you think she might be feeling in the moment. The more words you use, the more confusion and distance you might create, despite your best intentions. Remember, when you really want to help, less is more.
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