
The importance of disciplining when you and your child are calm
This article, to me, illustrates so wonderfully how important the WAY in which a parent interacts to a child's emotional difficulties will impact how a child learns how to handle their emotional stress going forward. Click here to read the full article: #Parentchildrelationship #Calm #Parenting #Connecting #Discipline #Rolemodeling #Psychologist #Emotional #Angermanagement

Behaviours affecting a parent-child relationship
It is so beautiful how Gottman's principles for a healthy amorous relationship can also be used effectively with children. His 4 horseman, which are specific behaviours, namely: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling, can understandably have a significant impact if used with one's children and ultimately lead to an unhealthy parent-child relationship. Click here to read the full article: #Criticism #Gottman #Interactions #Contempt #Defensiveness #Stonewalling #Ch

Empathy in parent-child relationships
I enjoyed reading this article as it brings to the fore the importance of empathy rather than judgement in a parent-child relationship. With a better understanding (empathy) of what your child is going through in his/her development the more likely you will be supportive, patient and help your child rather than judge and be punitive towards your child. Click here to read the full article #empathy #parentchildrelationships #psychology #childpsychology #childpsychologist