What are your thoughts /tips / techniques? I often wonder if I'm adding to DD's problems by getting upset on her behalf! I read an old post on mumsnet recently where a parent was v worried about the way her child's teacher had treated the child. One mumsneter replied saying "If you want to build a resilient child, help her get over it, laugh the problem off"
I must admit I stopped and pondered about that for days. I wondered if I've been making my kids weaker by listening attentively, feeling their pain, and often dealing with situations seriously. For example, DD has been struggling with her best friend recently - blowing hot and cold, warm one minute, blanking my daughter the next. The mother of this girl has kindly invited DD over this week, in an attempt to talk to them - but she has said my DD is overly sensitive like me! I've told my DD to write down a list of the things that have upset her recently and to read it out to the girl and her mum.
Now I'm wondering if that's hindering my child from developing any resilience. I'm teaching her to be confrontational, or am I?
So confusing. She's 9 and told me tonight that she doesn't enjoy life because she worries too much.
Is it better to help a child brush things off and laugh about them?
Thanks for any advice
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stirling · 09/10/2016 21:25
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