Guiding through an Emotional Time

Helping your child navigate the stresses of their life is a true gift. How to understand what you can impact, how to 'descale' an issue or situation, how to learn from that experience. Annie Fox provides a good working model
 

 If your child is upset and willing to talk about what’s going on, these steps can help him/her calm down and figure out the next best move. If your child’s upset but not yet ready to talk about it, respect that, and check back with him/her later. If your son/daughter is unwilling to talk to you for whatever reason and your gut tells you that he/she needs to talk to someone… get the help of another adult that you and your child know and trust.

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