Posts Tagged "favoritism"
Stress-free Generosity & Inclusion
The holidays are a time for generosity and including others. If you feel stressed about either one, this might be why. 1. Generosity is natural when you have plenty. Generosity is fun and easy when your well-being is not threatened. So if it is not fun and easy for you, consider that you might have it conflated with sacrifice. How do you know? If giving away extras doesn't count as generosity,...
Read MoreCan you love a child you don’t like?
The disturbing question "Can you love a child you don't like?" comes up more than you can imagine. This dilemma can cause painful feelings of guilt for parents or teachers who have mixed feelings about a child, or harder yet, for those who find one child easier to like than another. When asked, my answer is always, "Of course," but it's been hard to explain why. Today I can: Like and love are...
Read MoreSibling Rivalry
Child: "You always buy her whatever she wants! You never do that for me! You love her more!" When your child challenges your fairness, remember to say what the child is feeling without defending your actions. This is harder than it sounds since we are programmed to defend. But, if a child fusses about unfair treatment and we jump in with all kinds of defenses like, "I bought her those shoes...
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