Parenting Children - August 18, 2012

Day 6 – Practicing Healthy Relationships (and Parenting Alone)

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

Practicing: sibling-sibling (and other peer relationships) Children learn to relate through practicinq with brothers, Sisters, and friends
•  how to plan together
•  how to share
•  how to handle arguments
•  how to apologize and forgive

Question:
What could you do to invest in the various relationships in your family?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

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Show an interest

  • involves effort and generosity
  • listen to what appeals to your child(ren)

Avoid shutting them down

  • value their ideas
  • allow them to express negative feelings such as disappointments, embarrassments, sadness, anxiety, and anger.

Reflect back

  • repeat back to your child what you think he or she is saying
  • reflect back to your child some of his or her words, but not in parrot fashion, as that can be annoying
  • concentrate on reflecting back the feelings you think your child is trying to express, e.g. it sounds like you feel upset or frustrated or sad?
  • reflective listening will help your child(ren) to frame their own feelings

Complete the attached worksheet.

 

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