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[urbanmommyinc]

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Talking to Your Children about the War in Israel

Photo courtesy: Associated Press Discussing war with children is never an easy task, especially when it hits close to home. The ongoing conflict in Israel can be particularly challenging to address, as images and news on social media can easily reach young eyes and minds. However, it is crucial to have open and honest conversations with our children, providing them with reassurance and…

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[responsiveparenting]

Posted @withregram • @janetlansbury Authentic Language – Fine Tuning Respect⠀ ⠀ Use your words⠀ Good job!⠀ Use your inside voice⠀ Asked and answered⠀ You’re having big feelings⠀ ⠀ If you wouldn’t use phrases like these with an adult, I’d consider not using them with children either. They can feel artificial and subtly patronizing, distancing us when we want to connect.⠀ ⠀ Instead, we might say: ⠀ ⠀ Can you tell me?⠀ Wow! You did it! ⠀ Let’s talk a little more softly now we’re inside ⠀ (in a quiet voice or whisper)⠀ It’s so hard to hear no!⠀ You feel strongly about that⠀ (Or just listen, hold space, accept, maybe nod.)⠀ #responsiveparenting #janetlansbury #talkingtokids #talkingtotoddlers https://www.instagram.com/p/CFshHXJHnOB/?igshid=fki3wlrlqhx6

[alphamontessori-blog]

With all the schools shut down due to COVID-19 children who love to run around and crave open spaces are now confined to staying at home. All the news channels are busy talking nonstop about the Coronavirus and due to this, Children may be worried about the risk to themselves, their family, and friends getting ill. They will have so many questions and will be looking for your guidance. 

We have more detailed information on how to talk to children about Coronavirus in a balanced, supportive, and open way in this blog: https://www.alphamontessoridfw.com/talking-to-children-about-coronavirus/

[cindyjt]

51: Crisscross Applesauce and Other Preschool Absurdities

[wherewhimsyreigns]

Here’s a beautiful post about communicating with kids. Good tips in general - but especially in having conversations with wee ones (via Moving Beyond the Monosyllabic: Nine Pointers on How to Open a Richer Conversation with Your Family | On Being)