Episode 329
It can be hard to know what to say to a child with big emotions when they’re struggling. And while it’s important not to pressure yourself to say the “right thing” all the time, one small change (that you can make immediately) will almost always make things better in those situations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why one word (that most of us use all the time) almost always upsets children with big emotions
- The alternative word that can make a positive difference in negative situations
- How this shift improves our influence in the moment and strengthens our children’s self-esteem in the long run
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