076. How to Restore Your Relationship with a Child After You’ve Messed Up
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The truth is there are going to be times when we mess up.
We unintentionally lose control…we make mistakes…and the result is usually distance and tension in our most important relationships.
There is no such thing as a perfect parent — or a perfect step-parent.
And the good news is, when we say or do something that causes hurt feelings, we don't have to stay stuck in the disconnection and awkwardness it creates!
In this episode, we'll share some intentional steps you can take to make amends and experience a restored relationship with your child or step-child.
This is well worth the effort and will lead to positive interaction, forgiveness and set you both on a better path toward healing and reconnection!
You'll Discover:
A simple process for recovering from parenting mistakes that create relational tension with your kids and step-kids
Why apologizing to kids can be challenging — and what's at risk when you avoid it
How to overcome common barriers and make positive progress to restore your relationship — even when things are awkward
An "on-the-spot" strategy for damage control when you've said or done something hurtful
Resources from this Episode:
Article from imom: 5 Ways to Fix Things After You Yell at Your Kids
Episode 39: How to Create Strong Bonds with Resistant Step-Kids
Episode 37: Why do Kids Struggle to Accept Their Step-Parent?
Episode 9: A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
Episode 64: How to Set Yourself Free by Choosing to Forgive
Episode 47: How to Like Your Step-Child…When You're Feeling Frustrated and Annoyed
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