Children’s Mental Health: Five Toxic Phrases NOT to Say to Your Kids
D. Nicole Ready
Most parents strive to be loving, supportive, and caring to their children. They read self-help and parenting books to learn how to be the best parents they can be. They painstakingly curate friendships to help their kids thrive and run to the rescue whenever someone says something offensive to them. They may even rehearse pep talks and thoughtfully craft sentimental birthday card messages. And yet, even the most well-intentioned parents fall short of their own parenting ideals sometimes. In stressful moments, you might not take the time to consider your words. You might repeat phrases you heard growing up that seem to work in specific situations. Other times you might...
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