Listen to Help Your Sad Child
Focus on the Family
When your child is sad, do you rush to reassure him or her? Becky Harling says empathize and listen to help your sad child.
Often parents want to tell their kids that everything will be alright, or they want to fix whatever the problem is that's bothering the child. The author of How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk says that's the way most Christian parents are with their children's negative emotions.
But she says we can follow Christ's example when our children get angry or sad. She gives other great tips to help parents get a better understanding of how to help when your child is struggling with their emotions.
For more great parenting tips check out this video from our daily radio broadcast: bit.ly/3J1LCSk.
00:00 - Intro and Helping Your Sad Child
00:33 - Proverbs 23:3-4
01:33 - Seek to Understand
02:35 - Offering Empathy
02:55 - Become a Student of Your Child
03:57 - Summary
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