The Sad Child Seven Positive Parenting Tips

Do you have a

depressed child?If so, ask,“What’s wrong?”

1. Listen to your child.

2. Empathize,by saying, “I

can see why you feel that way.”

3. Say, “Tell me more,”

until he is satisfied

that you understand

.

4. Say, “Draw your feelings. Then tell me

about it.”

5.“Now draw a picture of

how you would like to feel.”

6. Ask, “What

do you need to do

to feel good like

your picture?”

7.Discuss your child’s ideas and tell him

to, “Pick one.”

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