Tag: gentle parenting
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Kids and Self-confidence – Part One
Summary I want to instil self-confidence in my kids. That’s one of the most common things I hear from other parents after becoming one myself. And the next question: How can I effectively do this? First, know that self-confidence is an emotion. It comes from that very simple thought: I can do it. And you…
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The Effects of Yelling at Your Child
As a parent I haven’t found a decent explanation of the effects of yelling at my child. There are, of course, studies that illustrate various negative effects yet they seem to miss the point. How exactly am I impacting my child when I yell? In short, when you yell, your child’s flight/fight response is activated,…