Rejection is part of life. And although it is not fun, it is something that we all have to deal with.
As parents, it is key for us to help our children understand rejection, long before it hits them, so that the situations don’t set them back, discourage them, or keep them from trying again.
When your child is faced with rejection, don’t overreact. We need to sympathize with them, listen to them,...
For most parents, the thought of having “the talk” makes our hands sweaty and our minds go blank. We are afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying too much or too little.
There is not a set script. However, here are some guiding principles for you to consider when you sit down to talk to your children about sex.
Set a foundation.
Establish open lines of communication with our children early....
No parent likes to hear four letter words around the house, or potty talk during a play date. Talking to our children about the importance of appropriate words, can help put a stop to the foul language and dirty mouths.
When bad words start appearing at your house, don’t overreact. This is what your child wants you to do. When we get upset and draw attention to the unacceptable words, our children...
Divorce is a very sensitive subject. One that is hard for all parties involved. It can be especially difficult for parents to know how to talk to their children about such an adult subject.
Adults need to realize that the way they talk about divorce will set the tone for how their children view, and handle the situation.
Do’s
If possible, talk to your children about the divorce together as a family,...
Regardless of where we live, or the age of our children, at some point, they are going to be exposed to, or hear about drugs.
Remember…
Unless we take the time to help our children sort through all the messages they are receiving, what they think about drugs can end up being far from the truth.
We need to understand what drugs can do and what drugs are out there in front of our children.
We must...
