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When your child pushes you away bring her close

October 4, 2017 By Miki Dedijer

A child that screams at you may be scared and yelling out for help.

Shout back, and your child will feel the sting of rejection. Her trust for you will take a hit. Your relationship will be marred.

Feel her fear instead, let it wash through your body. See her eyes and notice the tension in her body. You’ll know that what she needs from you now is to be met with gentleness.

It may be just what you need too.

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