By Don Schmitz 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don’t be afraid [...]
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by Marie Magdala Roker Encourage Questions Don’t answer every question, instead ask what do they think. Asking questions stimulates conversation between you and your child. Don’t Criticize Criticism invites low self-esteem. Children feel that they have failed or disappointed their parents when they are criticized. Find alternate ways of correcting the problem. A child [...]
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