Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective When a child disappears behind a door or under a table after making a mistake, they are not…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective Children often turn a single mistake into a final verdict on their own worth. Your goal is to…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective A child who says, ‘I failed,’ is usually trying to protect themselves from experiencing more pain. The cure…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective Tough feedback can cause a child’s inner voice to turn harsh and self-critical. Your aim is not to…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective When a child tries to ‘make up’ for a mistake by banning themselves from play, skipping dinner, or…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective A child who quits after making one mistake is not being lazy; they are trying to protect themselves…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective When children confuse the feelings of guilt and shame, they can either collapse into the belief that ‘I…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective When a child says ‘sorry’ before speaking, apologises for simply existing, or uses the word to avoid any…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective Night-time rumination is often a sign of an anxious brain trying to feel safe by rechecking the events…
Helping Children Deal with Guilt or Regret
Parenting Perspective Perfectionism can cause a child to burn out, while consistently low expectations can make them become careless. The…