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In addition to the one million things we've had on our minds this year, I've also thought a lot about how I speak to my kids about those I disagree with politically, socially, you name it. And I’ve come to realize I’ve painted too stark a picture of good versus bad, wherein everyone fits into one of those two categories. I’ll be the first to admit that I screwed up in this line of thinking, if for nothing else because of what it teaches my kids about disagreeing with others.
I know that’s big picture stuff, but zooming in, many of our kids have missed out on navigating and learning from schoolyard disagreements with their peers this year. Disagreeing — and moving on from it — are key social-emotional skills that our kids need to develop, especially as our world gets more and more polarized.
That’s why I love this piece by reporter Caroline Bologna. She spoke with a variety of experts about how to lay the groundwork for teaching your kids about disagreeing. Not only can it help avoid tantrums, but it also helps them grow as individuals.
I know it’s the last thing any parent wants to hear — here, add more to your plate! — but I truly believe it’s worth working on with your kiddos.
Wishing you luck in this endeavor; I know I need it. And a programming note: this newsletter is taking a little vacation until January 4th, 2021. So until then, be safe, be well and happy holidays to you and yours.
Kate |
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Funniest tweet from parents this week |
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Kids say the darndest things... |
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Kids say the darndest things, especially when it comes to accurately naming things. Here are 36 times kids hilariously failed to rename things, according to their parents. | |
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For when your kid is keeping you awake... |
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It will come as a shock to approximately zero women that so-called holiday magic falls squarely on them. Emotional labor is an all-year affair for women, especially moms, and it’s at an all-time high during the holiday season. Add in a pandemic and it’s almost too much to bear. So what can women do about it? I love this piece from our Wellness section that is prescriptive without being delusionally hard. I hope you will find it, too. |
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