Quotes About Support

Debemos procurar que nuestros hijos, además de sentirse seguros y vistos, se sientan consolados en sus horas más difíciles. Eso no significa –ni mucho menos– que los rescatemos de toda situación dolorosa e incómoda. Es un hecho que a menudo cuando más aprenden y maduran

If his mother hadn't helped him tell and understand the story, Marco's fears would have been left unresolved and could have surfaced in other ways.

survive difficult parenting moments, and they want their kids and their family to thrive. As parents ourselves, we share these same goals for our own families. In our nobler, calmer, saner moments, we care about nurturing our kids' minds, increasing their sense of wonder, and helping them reach their

Recordemos que son muchas las maneras de malcriar a los hijos —darles demasiadas cosas, rescatarlos de toda situación difícil, privarles de cualquier oportunidad para afrontar el fracaso y la decepción—, pero darles demasiado amor o atención no es una de ellas.

I know you're sad, and I understand that you want to ride with me. I would like that, too. But we can't make that work today. Would you like to climb in or would you like Daddy to help you get in the car now? Daddy will be with you to comfort you on the way to school. I love you and I'll see you this afternoon." And with that, the front-porch situation ended, with Tim holding a crying Nina as he carried her to his car.

activate them in a moment of distress by first connecting before redirecting.

The key to clinical attunement is to be willing to say "I don't know" and "tell me more." Your intention to help, a neural stance of positive regard likely involving the social engagement system and having a desire to connect and to assist, is woven together with an interest in supporting another with kindness and

I'm with you. I've got your back. Even when you're at your worst and I don't like the way you're acting, I love you, and I'm here for you. I understand you're having a hard time, and I am here.

You can't spoil your children by giving them too much of yourself.

You don't want to send the message that you'll be in relationship with her when she's "good," or "happy," but withhold your love and affection when she's not. Would you want to stay in that kind of a relationship? Wouldn't we advise our teenagers to avoid friends or partners who treat them like that when they've made a mistake?

Tenemos que dejar que aprendan que en la vida hay dolor, pero esa lección debe ir acompañada de la profunda conciencia de que nunca tendrán que sufrir solos.

Pero recuerda, el comportamiento es comunicación. Y un comportamiento problemático es, en realidad, un mensaje de nuestros hijos: «Necesito ayuda para desarrollar mi capacidad en este aspecto concreto. Todavía soy incapaz de hacerlo bien.»

Even in our busy, driven, and often isolated lives, we can remember this fundamental reality, that we're all interdependent and connected with one another.

experience the ways a Yes Brain parenting approach empowers you to create connections and communication with your children that support them as they develop the resilience and inner strength that will last a lifetime. With

deep meaning and connection come from being of help to others.

We don't turn our back or reject them when they're distressed. We don't say, or even imply, that their happiness is a condition they must meet to receive our love.

situation. But notice how Laura drew the story out of her son, letting him take an active role in the storytelling process. She acted primarily as a facilitator, helping get the facts of the event straight. This is how stories empower us to move forward and master the moments when we feel out of control.

Cuando los niños están alterados o tienen una pataleta, es cuando más nos necesitan. Hemos de hacerles ver que estamos a su lado y que seguiremos apoyándolos aun en el peor de los berrinches. Así creamos confianza y una sensación de seguridad general.

veces necesitamos aguardar a que los niños estén listos para aprender. Si los niños se encuentran alterados o descontrolados, es el peor momento para intentar enseñarles nada. De hecho, estas emociones intensas evidencian que nos necesitan. Nuestra primera tarea es ayudarles a tranquilizarse para que recuperen el control y sepan dominarse. Si

los momentos en que sólo intentas sobrevivir en realidad son oportunidades para ayudar a tu hijo a progresar.

a stable relationship requires that good interactions outnumber bad interactions by at least 5 to 1.

The classic experiment I describe next shows that people will not draw from base-rate information an inference that conflicts with other beliefs. It also supports the uncomfortable conclusion that teaching psychology is mostly a waste of time.

I've always viewed myself as a behind-the-scenes person rather than in front of the camera.

My first husband is a lovely, lovely man, but he always viewed my job as a hobby, and there came a time where I resented that.