When Your Child Says Nobody Likes Me #shorts

When your child says things like “I can’t do anything right” or “Nobody likes me,” it’s so natural to want to jump in and fix it right away. But what they really need in that moment is you, your calm presence, your curiosity, and your empathy. Instead of rushing to reassure or solve, pause and: 1️⃣ Clarify: “What makes you say that?” or “Did something happen today that made you feel like that?” Their words are clues. Let them lead you deeper. 2️⃣ Empathize: “That sounds really hard.” Or, “I’ve felt that way too.” You don’t have to agree with the belief, just sit with the feeling. 3️⃣ Listen: Hold the space without explaining it away or fixing it immediately. When we listen well, kids often find their own strength and perspective again. You don’t have to panic, fix, or have all the answers, you just have to make way for the story behind the sentence. That’s where trust and connection grow. 💛 #ParentingTips #EmpathyInParenting #ParentChildConnection #HowToTalkToKids #DrRobynSilverman #ActiveListening #RaisingResilientKids

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HMBbNekA4Nw