Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Many parents want to motivate their children through praise, but it is easy to slip into making unhelpful…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Many families want to cultivate more kindness at home but are unsure how to make it a practical…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective It is common for children to hear adults excuse sharp comments by saying, ‘That is just how our…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Some adults casually use labels like ‘lazy’, ‘dramatic’, or ‘spoilt’ without considering their impact. However, children can internalise…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Jokes about poverty, housing, or a family’s financial situation can be deeply hurtful. Children may hear comments like,…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Children naturally mirror the language they hear from others. If they hear labels like ‘the disabled kid’ or…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective A child’s name is deeply connected to their identity, and having it repeatedly mispronounced can feel dismissive or…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Comments about weight, height, or other features may be intended as harmless jokes by adults, but children often…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Comments such as, ‘Do you really pray that much?’ or, ‘Why do you wear that?’ can be deeply…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective It is natural for children to be curious about different hair textures or mobility aids such as wheelchairs…
