Healthy Parenting: Overcoming Emotional and Verbal Abuse
It is unfortunate, but there are times when it is necessary for people to create strong boundaries between themselves and their families of origins, so that they can flourish. This is certainly true for people who have been emotionally, and verbally abused as children. Emotional and verbal abuse can have long lasting impacts on a […]
Appreciating Your “Moody” Child
As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the feelings that overwhelm them. Knowing a child’s temperament can help us engage our children’s cooperation in a way that truly […]
The Overly Cautious Child: Strategies That Can Help
As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the feelings that overwhelm them. Knowing a child’s temperament can help us engage our children’s cooperation in a way that truly […]