Thanks for your article, Annette. I like the reminder that there is no such thing as a "bad kid." I think it's so easy to call out good and bad when we're trying to teach kids fundamentals, but the emphasis on the behavior and correction itself is an important one. On the piece about apologizing, I do think it's important for kids to verbalize apologies if/when they feel bad about their behavior. I think it's difficult for most to verbalize emotions so by encouraging them to do so, it makes it easier for them to again express remorse, when they feel it, of course. Great article, looking forward to the next!
Hi, Annie! Thank you so much for your words and support. Totally agree that we should help teach our littles learn how to express their emotions and resolve conflict, including learning how to say sorry. We can do this by modelling it and encouraging them to do so when we know that they are feeling sorry (and once they can talk, of course!). Let me know what else you want me to write about! <3
Thanks for your article, Annette. I like the reminder that there is no such thing as a "bad kid." I think it's so easy to call out good and bad when we're trying to teach kids fundamentals, but the emphasis on the behavior and correction itself is an important one. On the piece about apologizing, I do think it's important for kids to verbalize apologies if/when they feel bad about their behavior. I think it's difficult for most to verbalize emotions so by encouraging them to do so, it makes it easier for them to again express remorse, when they feel it, of course. Great article, looking forward to the next!
Hi, Annie! Thank you so much for your words and support. Totally agree that we should help teach our littles learn how to express their emotions and resolve conflict, including learning how to say sorry. We can do this by modelling it and encouraging them to do so when we know that they are feeling sorry (and once they can talk, of course!). Let me know what else you want me to write about! <3