 Is the Relationship with Your Child Getting Better or Getting Worse ?
If the relationship with your child is not going well for you or for your child, there are positive steps you can take to help everyone feel better about being a family.
First, look at expectations--yours and your child's. Are they realistic? Have they changed? If your child is older, perhaps this is a time to sit down and start talking about each other's perspective. Expectations are a window into points of conflict whether they are around behavior, academics, or how leisure time is spent.
Second, consider the pace of family life. Is there too much stress which is adding pressure? For some, stress leads to less patience and a more critical tone--things that don't help the recipient feel good about the relationship.
Lastly, "be sure the message of love is getting through," says Jane Nelson, author of Positive Discipline. Children need to feel like they belong and that they are significant. Feeling loved will go a long ways towards making a relationship better. Reassure your children often that they are loved and valued--now and as they grow. This is especially important when a child is having a difficult time with friends, school or the day-to-day business of growing up.
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Parenting Through
Separation or Divorce
Divorce can be a time of grief for a child. Parental turmoil, different discipline styles, re-arranging schedules, and more can add additional stress. Learn the common pitfalls, how to communicate better with your child, and improve harmony and behavior by acknowledging the emotions in the family.
Friday, June 8th, 5:30 - 6:30 at YES Bellevue
For more details, click here. To register call 425.747.4937 or email.
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Youth Eastside Services
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