'Parents want to tell their children the truth in a way they understand but won’t find overwhelming. They want to be honest, developmentally appropriate, authentic, and boundaried—but they need to know more about what that looks like.'
sessions have been asking me recently how I would answer a range of questions their children have about their new day-to-day reality. “Not just generally,” they press, “But, like, whatParents want to tell their children the truth in a way they understand but won’t find overwhelming. They want to follow the popular wisdom – to be honest, developmentally appropriate, authentic, and boundaried – but need to know more about what that looks like.
And so I offer what follows. These are a few of the questions parents have asked me about, along with what I might say in response were I speaking to my own children. My words are only suggestions; as always, I am a firm believer that you are the expert when it comes to your children and that you know best how to communicate with them in ways they will understand. Consider these answers merely a jumping-off point – food for thought to inform the conversations in your own family.
I know that must be confusing, and also annoying. It's confusing and annoying for me too. Let's make sure to figure out each morning when I am going to be able to play with you, and then we can both look forward to it even when we're doing other stuff.I was really frustrated that you spilled your water, even though I knew it was an accident. I didn’t mean to yell, but it came out of my mouth before I could stop it. I’m sorry.
*I am aware that many readers may have, or have already had, coronavirus. Clearly this question would not apply to your family.
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