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Giving kids emotional support when they feel pain (even emotional pain) helps them to feel validated and build resilience.
Bandaids given as emotional support stickers are still serving a medical purpose. Hand em out without any reservation. Emotional care is always purposeful.
Learn how to teach your kids the difference between insults and feedback, empowering them to take accountability for their actions and establish boundaries with bullies in this insightful video.
Learn how to handle the endless "why" questions from your child by turning it into a time of imagination, allowing them to wonder and theorize about things, rather than just providing an answer, which can foster a sense of connection and curiosity.
Model for them your own consent process, and help them deeply understand the nuance of desire