5. A trauma therapist shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t use manipulation tactics on your kids.
Teaching your kids how to be polite and responsible is one thing, but making them feel like they’re not good enough unless they conform to your expectations is quite another. Let’s always make sure our kids know we love them!
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6. Children need to feel heard when they express themselves to a parent.
Kids should be able to come to their parents for anything! According to this trauma therapist, you can’t shut your children down just because they disagree with you or express unhappiness.
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