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“I never want to parent the way my parents did.”

Even with the best of intentions, when you parent in reaction to your own parents, you often go too far to the opposite extreme. People with negligent parents often want to make sure their children know they love them or … Continue reading

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Angry Adult Child:
“The years of terror from my mother has made me make sure that my son knows I love him. I fear, more than anything, his total rejection. HOWEVER, he often seems angry at me.”

Loving vs. Yearning Having suffered rejection by your parent, it’s understandable that you would fear becoming a mean, rejecting parent yourself, and that you’d want to make sure your son knows that you love him. Yet, your fierce desire to … Continue reading

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“Oh my God! You’re bleeding!! Are you okay? You poor thing!”

So what I really meant was… “That must have hurt. Come on. Let’s go clean up this cut.” by Alison Poulsen, PhD Read “You think I’m too indulgent with the kids?”

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“Oh no! Now there’s broken glass all over! You’re so clumsy!”

So what I really meant was… “Don’t worry. Everybody drops a glass once in while. Let’s get the broom.” by Alison Poulsen, PhD Read “Parenting too Strictly: ‘Because I said so’!”

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