When a Child Says “I Hate You”
When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.
By God’s perfect design for nearly 50 years, Dr. James Dobson has been the leading clinical voice for the celebration and preservation of the family.
To reach the next generation, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute is remastering Dr. Dobson’s biblically-based “transforming truths” into 60-second audio messages. The new Dr. Dobson Minute will provide young families with practical insights that will strengthen marriages and help build better parenting skills.
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When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.
Giving your relationship occasional periods of space so it can "breathe" may actually draw you closer.
Like guard rails on a bridge, kids feel safer when they know precisely where the boundaries are set.
At times when sharing your feelings is difficult, try using word pictures. This can make communicating easier and help your mate to understand.
Don't let saying "No" to your kids become a habit. Unless there's a good reason, try saying "Yes" more!
When you’re tempted to make a spiteful comment, take a moment to think before you speak.
Nothing worth having comes cheap--including kids! But it's all worth it to hear them say, "I love you!"
At a young age, find ways to introduce music and rhythm into the lives of your children!
