My young children were so caring-worried about whether we might accidentally tread on a passing ant, always showing concern to each other or animals in particular. But almost overnight, it seemed, they became 6- and 8-year-olds with a new favourite phrase: “I don’t care!” The empathy I cherished seemed to vanish, replaced by indifference andContinue reading “Breaking the “Don’t Care” Habit: Our Journey to Raising Caring Kids”
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I Don’t Worry That My Kids Will Be Angry At Me. I Only Worry They Won’t Be Angry Enough.
This statement sounds strong and seems a very strange aim for raising your children. Does it mean we want our children to be angry at us? Yes! Seriously? Yes! This blog post will help you get your head around the anger our children will experience in life, how to celebrate it when they’re angry inContinue reading “I Don’t Worry That My Kids Will Be Angry At Me. I Only Worry They Won’t Be Angry Enough.”
I’m Traumatised – I Just Felt Really Angry Towards My Child – Help!
Discover how to hold onto your own heart, then you will be able to take care of your child’s heart too. If you are distracted by where your own heart got hurt or broken, you may not be able to take care of your child’s heart as easily. This blog explains what childhood trauma is,Continue reading “I’m Traumatised – I Just Felt Really Angry Towards My Child – Help!”
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