Raising Independent, Self-Confident Kids by Wendy L. Moss & Donald A. Moses

Author:Wendy L. Moss & Donald A. Moses [Moss, Wendy & Moses, Donald A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: American Psychological Association

If you do not trust that you and your child have a close parent–child relationship, and most of your time is spent “putting out fires,” you can consult with a mental health professional who can guide you or work with your family to improve the relationship. In addition, spending family time doing activities during which everyone laughs, has fun, and creates fond memories can do wonders for bringing children and parents together.

Tears Without Tantrums

Children may express their frustration with not getting what they want by crying. Unlike the anger that some parents experience when their child has a tantrum, parents may react with guilt when seeing their child upset and in tears. When a child is in tears, he sometimes seems inconsolable, whereas other times he is just teary. The seemingly inconsolable child needs your support and acknowledgment of his pain, even if you don’t change your mind. Through his tears, he may say, “You don’t understand at all!” A suggested response to this frequent statement is, “I understand that . . . [be specific]. I just don’t agree that you should . . . [be specific].” If your child is a teenager who is in tears, you can say, “I understand, but understanding and agreeing are not synonymous.”

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