the sad child: 7 positive parenting tips
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The Sad Child Seven Positive Parenting Tips
Do you have a
depressed child?If so, ask,“What’s wrong?”
1. Listen to your child.
2. Empathize,by saying, “I
can see why you feel that way.”
3. Say, “Tell me more,”
until he is satisfied
that you understand
.
4. Say, “Draw your feelings. Then tell me
about it.”
5.“Now draw a picture of
how you would like to feel.”
6. Ask, “What
do you need to do
to feel good like
your picture?”
7.Discuss your child’s ideas and tell him
to, “Pick one.”
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