Teaching Children How to Deal With Bad Influences
Published March 2013: Mom.Me
Teaching Children How to Deal With Bad Influences
Stay connected, don’t judge and other techniques for open communication
Article Excerpt:
From lying and cheating to stealing and ditching class, negative influences and tough choices surround your child on a daily basis. Sitting back and hoping that your child makes the right choices isn’t enough when peer pressure can overwhelm children at any age.
“Many parents acknowledge and worry that their children are subject to bad influences from other kids,” says Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills-based psychotherapist and author of “The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child.” Continue reading
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