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Helping Children Cope with Embarrassment and Social Setbacks
Every child will face moments of embarrassment; the stumble in front of classmates, the wrong answer given confidently, the friend group that suddenly seems closed off, the performance that did not go as planned. These moments are a normal and inevitable part of growing up. But for many children, and for the parents watching, they do not feel small. They feel enormous; and how a child learns to navigate them can shape their relationship with vulnerability, failure, and social
6 days ago3 min read


How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Like a Bad Person
You finally say no to something. And then immediately feel guilty about it. Maybe you spend the next hour replaying the conversation, wondering if you were too harsh. Maybe you find yourself softening the boundary before you've even seen how the other person reacts. Maybe you say yes anyway, just to make the discomfort stop. If this sounds familiar, you're in very good company. Setting limits with others is one of the things people struggle with most — not because they don't
Jul 293 min read
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