Something I've been thinking quite a bit about recently. I feel that my parents gave me a wonderful start in many ways, but never really prepared me for dealing with the emotional knocks of life. Although I've never really suffered from clinical depression, I feel that with 3 kids, husband, good job and no major financial worries I should be happier with my life. Also we've had a not completely successful move of area 18 months ago and I feel I should have dealt with it better - I am still upset about what I have lost rather than being able to focus on our new opportunities. To some extent DH is the same.
Anyway, I am trying not to pass on my negative ways to my children (DS 10Y, DDs 9 and 6Y, but I don't always feel that successful. 9Y DD in particular reminds me of myself as a child - academically able but low tolerance of fustration and not very comfortable with physical affection, though seems fine at school.
I know there has been a lot of research recently on emotional resilience and happiness but don't really how this can be translated into how we bring our our kids. I do tell them they are loved daily if not several times a day, and give lots of cuddles, kisses etc , but I don't feel it's quite enough. Anyone got any ideas to help me?
Sorry if this is a bit unfocussed -it's 5.20am - I am going to bed now but would love to hear your replies tomorrow.
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"emotional resilience" - anyone got any ideas on how we teach our children this?
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sanae · 19/02/2008 05:24
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