THE POWER OF SAYING 'HOW CAN I HELP?'

If you've ever struggled to understand what's bothering your child, try saying 'how can I help?' It's a simple way to encourage your little one to open up and give you insight into their worries.

It's easy to forget how scary many aspects of childhood are. Being a small child in the big world can be intimidating and overwhelming, and maybe even a little terrifying! When faced with negative feelings or an undesirable situation, the natural reaction for many children is to shut down and get upset.

For parents, it can be very useful to have a few 'go-to' phrases on hand to coax your little one out of the mood they're in and to help them move past whatever is troubling them. One such phrase is, 'how can I help?"

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