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  • Communication
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Responding to Children

How to respond to “Can I play outside all day?”

Parenting Child development Encouraging Independence
As a parent, it’s not uncommon to hear your child ask to play outside all day.…

How to respond to “I just want things to go back to normal”

Parenting Child development Communication with Kids
When our children come to us with concerns or desires, it’s essential to respond in a…

How to respond to “I don’t need your advice”

Parenting Building Trust with Your Child Conflict resolution
Dealing with resistant children can be a challenging task for parents. One common phrase that may…

How to respond to “I don’t like school”

Parenting Academic Struggles Building Confidence
As parents, we’ve all been there – our child comes home from school, drops their backpack…

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