Skill #4 Reflect on the meaning of the behavior, your child’s and yours. Reflecting means: understanding that people’s outward behavior is motivated by something in the mind- such as emotions, intentions, beliefs, desires, plans and goals. Because every person’s mind is separate, private and has its own unique perspective… Being reflective requires: Trying to understand your child’s…... READ MORE
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Reflective Parenting: What? Why? How?
All parents want their child to be happy, healthy, get along with others, and do well in school. Reflective Parenting is the best way to achieve this goal. WHAT Reflective Parenting is a set of skills and guiding principles (see below) that encourage and support the use of Reflective Thinking in all the interactions parents have with their…... READ MORE
The parent-child relationship becomes your child’s inner GPS
No matter what issue they are facing with their child parents always ask me “what should I do?” I always tell them “No matter what you do, always keep your eye on the relationship”. This is a mantra for parents. The most important thing in parenting is the relationship you have with your child. Too many…... READ MORE
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As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have been in private practice for over 35 years, with a special interest in parents and couples.