1. In a calm manner, say “I hear you, but I think we need to
take a few deep breaths before talking this through.”
2. Hug your child. Affection always goes a long way (and
not just for children).
3. Some children need a bit of time to “cry it out” before they
can “sort it out”. Have your child sit on the couch and cry
into a pillow (at this point you can rub their back) for two
minutes, while you sit nearby (where they can see you is
best). Then promptly return to talk with them.
Remember a few key points:
• YOU are your child’s most important person. They
shouldn’t fear you (you want them to grow up knowing
they can ALWAYS come to you!)
• Crying is okay. Crying is good. Crying releases pressure
and stress. There’s nothing wrong with crying and letting
one’s feelings out.
• When you’re both ready to talk, keep explanations simple.
You don’t have to resolve everything in one sitting. This is
the same for every single relationship we have with others.
If at this point your child is not listening, not attentive to
your words and body language, and throwing a fit, then:
92% of children say they would rather
spend time with FRIENDS than
watching TV.
Research shows that simply having
a phone or other device within your
line of sight can negatively impact
your experience of the quality of your
interactions with others.
Canadian children spend less than 20
minutes per day reading books.
The average parent spends 2.2 hours a
day with their children.
25% of INFANTS have televisions in
their bedroom.
• Don’t send your child away – to their room, a corner, the
bathroom, etc. To be away from you, is punishment for
a child. MAKE THE TIME. Work it out. •
Halton Waldorf School
Inspired Learning
SM
Celebrating over 30 years
as an accredited, independent,
non-profit school.
• Early Childhood
• Grades 1-8
• High School
With an experiential approach to learning, and
curriculum that integrates the arts, music and
movement into daily practice, we create
opportunities for students to engage
in their own learning.
OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday, March 2nd ~ 10am-1pm
Saturday, April 27th ~ 10am-1pm
905.331.4387
2193 Orchard Road, Burlington
www.haltonwaldorf.com
A non-profit organization. Established 1984.
Silver & Gold Magazine ~ SPRING 2019
Lots more online: www.kidsnaturally.ca
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