What You Can DO
Building Adolescent Self Esteemis essential in today's high pressured world. Kids have more stress than we did--if you cn imagine that. Sometimes it feels like you do not know what to do.
One thing you can always do is ask your child, "What can I do to make your life easier today?" Maybe they need an extra hug or an extra "I love you." Maybe they need a ride to the library or to a friend's house.
All day long people tell them what to do. All day long their stress levels rise.
You don't know what will help your child's day be easier unless you ask.
If this is a new behavior for you then your child may look at you funny or wonder what is wrong with you. Do it anyway. Make it a new habit. You and your teen will be glad you did.
One thing you can always do is ask your child, "What can I do to make your life easier today?" Maybe they need an extra hug or an extra "I love you." Maybe they need a ride to the library or to a friend's house.
All day long people tell them what to do. All day long their stress levels rise.
You don't know what will help your child's day be easier unless you ask.
If this is a new behavior for you then your child may look at you funny or wonder what is wrong with you. Do it anyway. Make it a new habit. You and your teen will be glad you did.
posted by Ali Bierman at 2:29 PM
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