With the current terrible situation of war that the world is experiencing, specifically between Russia and Ukraine, it is easy for children to hear many things through the news, and through people's comments. The problem is when all this overwhelms them because they don't understand it, or when they get scared.
Being a mother brings out the best in you, but it also lets you see with amazing clarity facets that you sensed you had, but that had not been so evident until then.
Today we celebrate Valentine's Day; the quintessential day to commemorate love. And there is no greater, purer and more special love than the one we parents feel towards our children, and of course, the one they feel for us and express to us every day with their small gestures.
At Babies and More we have talked on several occasions about the importance of listening to our children when they speak to us. But we are not only referring to "opening your ears", but to paying them all our attention so that our communication is fluid, positive, and respectful.
"Mom, have you seen what I can do?", "Look what a beautiful drawing I have colored!", "Dad, look at me! I'm going to run at full speed!" ... It is normal for our children to claim our attention frequently. Parents are their best audience and they enjoy when we watch them and value what they do.
Do you feel like your teenager doesn't feel like anything? What do you lack motivation? Or maybe, do you see that everything "happens" directly? Is it difficult for him to communicate with you and has a great need to be alone without being disturbed?
Arguing with the children, who has not gone through these situations? These points of disagreement, although we do not like them and they are unpleasant many times, can also be points of union, when an apology is issued.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
