In this series about setting emotional boundaries, I’ve been encouraging parents to express their emotions to their children in a productive way. If we verbalize how our kids’ words and actions are affecting us, we can then set boundaries and preserve our … Continue reading More Tips for Healthy Talk About Emotions: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part Three
Have your children ever seen you erupt? One moment, you’re calm Mom or cool Dad and the next moment…BOOM! You’re Mt. Vesuvius, spewing anger, frustration, or hurt. As boiling lava careens down the mountain, your children are caught in its … Continue reading Tips for Healthy Talk About Emotions: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part Two
My daughter made me cry during dinner. Twice. About a month ago, my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table with our 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. My daughter was not happy with what I had cooked. What … Continue reading Parents Have Feelings Too: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part One
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