This week on King 5 News, I shared how to respond when your tween or teen says, "I hate you" and other hurtful words. For more tips on this topic, check out "When Your Teen Says "I Hate You."
Video: What To Do When Your Kid Says, "I Hate You!"
Taking Care of Yourself First: Physical & Emotional Self-Care
An Ideal Parent?
A model of an ideal parent has developed in many of our minds that is based on extreme self-sacrifice and self-denial. This mother or father consistently buries his or her own needs in order to satisfy those of his or her children. This parent smiles cheerfully while anticipating every need her child expresses, while letting her own joy and pleasure in life go unexplored. I’m not sure where this model came from, but I think it’s time for each of us to ensure that we are not buying into it
Quick Tip: Managing Emotions
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