Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Playful roasting is something that many siblings experiment with. A witty remark, a silly exaggeration, or a light-hearted…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Games provide fertile ground for children to practise important social skills, such as teamwork, healthy competition, resilience, and…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Mock clapping or slow clapping is a behaviour that children can quickly discover has the power to cut…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Nicknames can be a playful and bonding part of family life, but they can also sting if they…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective It is very common for children to point out each other’s mistakes in a loud voice, such as…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Many children quickly learn to defend a hurtful remark by saying, ‘I was only joking.’ While this phrase…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Parents rightly encourage their children to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, but over time, these important words can…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Children often say things bluntly without fully realising how their words might affect other people. They may make…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Children often express their excitement with raised voices, whether they are shouting during a game, calling out loudly…
Speaking Kindly and Avoiding Hurtful Talk
Parenting Perspective Every parent and child experiences moments when their words come out sharper than they intended. A hurried ‘Hurry…
