The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child

Editorial Reviews. Review. “Dr. Fran Walfish's enthusiasm and dedication are infectious. The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your The Self-Aware Parent: 19 Lessons for Growing with Your Children.
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With the fact that I am a parent of 2 girls, Dr.

The Self Aware Parent Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child

Walfish provides wonderful strategies and suggestions to deal with them and to build a better relationship with each of them as they get older. There have been many times when J-Mom and I have reacted and treated our children in ways that is not productive.

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This book makes you really examine what you say and do with with your children and helps you identify how you can learn perpetuating. I am always looking for ways to be a better parent and to build stronger relationships with my girls. This book opens a door to this for me. I am looking forward to trying out the strategies and resources that are included in this book.

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Resolving Conflict & Building A Better Bond with Your Child

By signing up below you are able to keep up-to-date on important updates regarding the community! About the Book The bond between infant and parent is the most natural phenomenon in the world, but as children reach their preteens and form their own personalities, fireworks between child and parent can ensue.


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  4. Chat with your kid ahead of time. It's much easier for your child to tell you privately why they don't want to kiss Grandpa than to confront it in the moment. So if you suspect your kid might feel uncomfortable, talk about it in advance to get a sense of what might be okay-a kiss? It helps everyone set boundaries when you know, says Dr. Teach them other ways to greet people.

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    You are teaching your child that acknowledging another person is a feel-good experience for both of you," says Dr. Give adults the heads up. It's a good idea to tell any adults ahead of time if you think your child may not want to give a smooch. Explain that you feel it's important not to push it and help them find other ways to connect with your child. Start using the word "consent.