When kids are overwhelmed, but they don’t want to disappoint their parents, excuses pop up. They might have a stomachache, lose their athletic equipment or move at sloth speed. If they lack the coping tools to manage their obligations, they will start to avoid the tasks entirely.
“Consider what’s the ‘why’ for the kid: Why is the kid taking dance, why is the kid taking the extra math…
When children grow up feeling unconditional love from their parents, they are more likely to become mentally and physically healthy adults. When kids are experiencing big emotions, it’s especially important to let them know they can verbalize their feelings without losing…
