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An apology from a parent teaches safety, not weakness.

Answers the question: "Should parents apologize to children?"

Mother of adult children

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Your mood becomes part of the room your children live in.

Answers the question: "Do kids notice parental stress?"

Single father

Lived experience

Correct the behavior, but do not forget to investigate what it is protecting or expressing.

Answers the question: "Why do children act out?"

Former foster parent

Lived experience

Children often start with the small story to see whether you have room for the big one.

Answers the question: "Why do children bring up small problems at inconvenient times?"

Mother of Four