Family Tips

Very often kids don’t like to talk about what is bothering them. Taking this into account, give your child an alternative, and make it clear that you are ready for a talk when he or she does feel like talking. Even when children don’t communicate, they usually don’t wish their parents to leave them alone. You can help your child feel better just being alongside — spending time together. So if you notice that your child seems to be out of humor, stressed, or having an unlucky day — and doesn’t want to talk — start doing something together. You may take a walk, watch a movie, go for a shopping or cook something tasty.
It hurts you to see your child miserable or worried about something unknown for you. But try not to ask a child to fix every problem. Instead, pay attention on helping your child, slowly but surely, become a real problem-solver — a kid who knows how to deal with life’s squabbling, starts putting feelings into words, calm down when needed and try again.
Remember that you can’t solve every problem, and that you won’t be next to him in different life situations. But by teaching to choose reasonable strategy, you will prepare your child for the adult life in the future.