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Habits To Strengthen The Parent Child Relationship
First, if you feel chaos in your household, these tips can help. Frequently, with the stress of work, a marriage, owning a home, your parent child relationship can struggle. Also, our American culture focuses on brand name clothes, a better career, technology, and more education. But, this focus takes away from a healthy parent child connection. Try these tips, have fun, be creative, and be amazed at the possibilities surrounding your new perspective. If you still are struggling, the team of therapists at Wisdom Within Counseling can help you rebuild your parent child connection. To note, the team of marriage and family therapists at Wisdom Within Counseling hopes you enjoy these tips on building a mindful relationship with your child or teenager. Also, this is written by Katie Ziskind Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and owner of Wisdom Within Counseling. For private counseling support when it comes to creating a positive bond with your child or teenager, call us. Let’s start with a phone consultation to asses show therapy can help improve your bond! Call/text 860-451-9364 to connect with parent child relationship therapist in New London, CT at Wisdom Within Counseling.
Number 1, Habits To Strengthen The Parent Child Relationship: Compliment your child/teen
For some parents, criticism comes more naturally. But, for children, criticism is not always positive. Perhaps, your parents were hard on you. However, being too hard on your child can push them away and cause disconnection. For one, focus on compliments by focusing on and highlighting positives. Instead of the negative reprimands or trying to fix them try, “I love how you are talking about this challenging situation. And, I like the way you have already started thinking about your choices. To say more, I see you as a leader, I am proud of you, and I love you.”
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Tip #2 for Habits To Strengthen The Parent Child Relationship: Use a reassuring, soothing tone of voice.
First, a frustrated child/teen already feels insecure, lost, different, and left behind. Sometimes, children and teenagers turn to self-harm, alcohol/drugs, and get into trouble. Having your teenager work with a therapist can teach positive coping skills. Often, these negative behaviors are deep down asking for love, support, and relaxation. Call/text 860-451-9364 to work with a playful parent child relationship therapist in New London, CT. In parent child therapy, we also offer individual sessions for both parents and teenagers. To note, Wisdom Within Counseling is located along the Southeastern Connecticut shoreline in Niantic, CT across from Niantic Center School
Reassure your child/teen that you will always be there for them.
And, reassure your child or teenager that there is plenty of time to accomplish their dreams. Children and teens also benefit from having a safe space, such as a therapist’s office, to call their own. Call/text 860-451-9364 for help with child or teen anxiety or perfectionism. Sometimes, it can feel like your teenager is miles away. So, to improve your connection and closeness, work with a parent child relationship therapist in New London, CT. Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut can help.
In general, be empathetic. And, crying is okay.
Now, a great way to approach a frustrated child or teen is to let them know you also share many of their feelings. When appropriate, to build trust, empathy, and authority in a fun way, share a short story from your life when you were their age. This shows your teen that you believe in them and were once a child or teenager too.
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Stay positive and healthy yourself.
Furthermore, as a parent/guardian, it is important to schedule non-negotiable self-care such as a yoga class. Also, can go for morning run, a workout, book club, or even a relaxing bath. Look at your week or your day and plan, so you don’t become exhausted and burnt out. Communicate with your partner or a friend to coordinate child/teen supervision, so you can can dedicate self-care time and return refreshed to parenting.
Write your child/teen a note of compliments.
Words of affirmations can be powerful as well as seeing your handwriting. When you give your teen your note, spend time going over all the things that are positive, valuable, and unique about your child/teen with him or her.
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Compromise.
Let go of perfectionism, unless it is a big topic. If your child/teen tries to bargain about a chore, see if you can team up together to plan a way to get it done. If your child/teen wants to dye their hair or dress a certain way, that is okay. Call/ext 860-451-9364 for a phone consultation with a professional parent child relationship therapist in New London, CT. Lastly, Wisdom Within Counseling helps all ages using holistic counseling skills. For instance, art and painting can help children and parents connect. And, art promotes a language beyond just words. Wisdom Within Counseling specializes in offering therapies beyond just talking. Call/text 860-451-9364 for a phone consultation.
Create Routine and Rituals As A Habit To Strengthen Your Parent Child Relationship
Now, develop a schedule and be predictable with rituals for meals, sports, homework, social media, and bed. And, as a before bed ritual, make sure lunch and their book bag is in a special place. So, ensure everything is ready to go for their busy day ahead. Generally, this can create a calmer morning, for connection. Are you struggling in the mornings? Are they hectic and chaotic? Would you like to work with a parent child relationship therapist in New London, CT at Wisdom Within Counseling? Call/text 860-451-9364 for a phone consultation for a better parent child connection.
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Build or create a safe, accepting space.
Family support is critical in childhood and teen years. Children and teens may express their gender and personality in different ways. Males may want longer hair and nail polish. For instance, some females may want to dress in shorts and feel attracted to another female. Really, this is all okay. Also, sexuality and gender evolve in the childhood and teenage years. Say to your child/teen, “I will always love you no matter what. I accept you as you are.”
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About Katie Ziskind, LMFT RYT500
First, Katie Ziskind is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and a 500-hour Registered Yoga Therapist. Secondly, Katie Ziskind is holistic and experiential in her marital and family therapy practice. Wisdom Within Counseling is in Niantic, Connecticut. Additionally, Katie offers teletherapy, video therapy, and distance counseling options. Likewise, in the office, you can do creative art, yoga, music, and animal therapy alongside talk counseling to help young adults learn to love themselves, stop self-harming, and build healthy self-confidence. Likewise, young adults, teens and mature adults also enjoy walk and talk therapy by the relaxing ocean waves. Overall, Katie Ziskind’s expertise is different, holistic and unique from any other counseling service in this area. She loves working with distant couples, children, adolescents, and young adults. After session, you’ll feel supported, resilient, and on top of your game. Lastly, as an ally, Katie Ziskind is affirming and open to the LGBT community, youth and adults and specializes in yoga therapy for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
