The Righting Reflex vs Validation, with Ned Johnson
Do you ever wonder how to be most effective when your child is upset?
Ned Johnson, co-author of What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home, says it’s a human reflex to try to problem solve when a child is upset. But logic won’t soothe your child’s hard feelings. Try this instead, which will likely help both you and your child feel better.
Take a listen.