Break A Cycle, Teach A Lesson

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In This Week’s Newsletter:

• Quote of The Week - Finding the good inside can often come from asking ourselves one simple question: “What is my most generous interpretation of what just happened?” Dr. Becky Kennedy

• Javaree Talks - Breaking generational cycles

• Good On Social - Shifting perspective to help you and your child

• In The News - An answer to dad criticism

• Money Moves - Talking to kids about money

• Dad Joke Of The Week - Christmas tree hobbies

JAVAREE TALKS 

Parenting offers the unique opportunity to break cycles and teach our children lessons we may have learned in adulthood. These lessons are essential for nurturing their emotional well-being and self-awareness and fostering a strong parent-child bond. Here’s what I want my children to know:

Children are worthy of apologies: Apologizing to children shows them that making mistakes is part of being human. By apologizing to your child, you teach humility and accountability and model how to repair relationships. This practice builds mutual respect and trust, strengthening emotional connections.

Sometimes, it’s okay to put yourself first: Teaching children about healthy boundaries fosters self-worth. When children learn that self-care isn’t selfish, they grow up understanding that they can help others better when their own needs are met. It also helps them avoid people-pleasing behaviors later in life.

It’s Okay to say, even to grown-ups: Giving children the freedom to say no, including to adults, is a powerful tool in their self-advocacy toolkit. It empowers them to stand up for their needs and safety, nurturing self-confidence and reinforcing their agency over their bodies and decisions.

It’s okay to feel all emotions, even the tough ones: Emotions are part of the human experience. Teaching children that all feelings are valid helps them build emotional intelligence and develop coping skills. Validating emotions also creates a safe space for children to express themselves without fear of judgment.

These teachings foster emotional resilience, healthy boundaries, and open communication, helping children develop into confident individuals. As parents, we play a crucial role in this process. It's not just about teaching these values but also about embodying them in our behavior. Doing so nurtures trust and connection, showing children they are valued and understood. This builds the foundation for lifelong emotional health and meaningful relationships with them.

GOOD ON SOCIAL

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IN THE NEWS

MONEY MOVES

DAD JOKE OF THE WEEK

Why didn’t the Christmas tree finish knitting?

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Because it kept dropping its needles!

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