Communication, Kids and Culture
When kids say hurtful things to us, all our common-sense can fly out of the window as we’re overwhelmed with shock, hurt, guilt and self-questioning. Either that, or rage. We may forget that even adults, when upset, will say cruel … Read More
You know how you sometimes make empty threats which you have no intention of carrying out? They just pop out before you realise what you’re saying and your next thought is ‘Oh shit.’ Like this: I’ll take all your toys … Read More
My journey to the state (and enjoyment) of outraged indignance started many years ago. I remember very clearly when I was quite young, the moment I gave myself permission to feel irritated. This was way before I became a parent, … Read More
I was listening to a wonderful grandmother speaking on a radio phone-in this week, she was talking about how much she loved looking after her grandchildren. I think they let her speak for ages because she was so warm and … Read More
Giving a moral lecture never works does it? Here’s a little scenario from my family this week to illustrate this fact. Third Son was across the room on the sofa, Daughter was sitting at the table facing me. Third Son … Read More
I’ve had a few queries about managing children’s anger this week, and more specifically how they express it and how we can teach them to manage it. There are certainly some useful techniques we can pass on to them, but … Read More