How to respond to “I don’t like my teacher!”

As a parent, there’s no shortage of challenging conversations you’ll have with your child. But few…

What to say when they say “I hate my room!”

As parents, we’ve all been there – our child bursts into tears, declaring that they hate…

How to respond to “I don’t want to share!”

The art of navigating the precarious landscape of childhood tantrums and refusals. As a parent, you’ve…

What to say when they say “You never let me do anything!”

When it comes to parenting, one of the most challenging conversations to navigate is the one…

How to respond to “I don’t like that!”

As parents, we’ve all been there – our child disappoints us with those dreaded four words:…

What to say when they say “I hate you”

As a parent, there’s no more heart-wrenching phrase to hear from your child than I hate…

What to say when they’re worried about their partner’s anger

Handling conversations with friends can be delicate, especially when they’re worried about their partner’s anger. As…

How to respond to “I don’t know if I can forgive them”

Handling conversations about forgiveness can be delicate, but with the right approach, you can provide a…

Responding with validation: How to react when they share their feelings

When a friend shares their feelings with us, it’s a sign of trust and vulnerability. How…

When they say “You’re not grateful enough”, what to say

When faced with the accusation of not being grateful enough, it can be a frustrating and…