Teach and nurture children in a gentle and positive way, responding to their feelings and emotions. This helps develop positive self-esteem and mental health.
Source: #RYchat on #feelings in children & young people with Dr Keri Nixon @ Twitter
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- 5 Ways to Speak Positively to Children @ Quick and Dirty Tips.com: Helping you do things better
Excerpt: Kids cause plenty of frustrating parenting moments. And when handled negatively, they can damage kids’ self-esteem. Mighty Mommy has 5 ways parents can put a positive spin on negative situations.
Message supplied by: Dr Keri Nixon
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