I am so thankful that I have made apologizing to my kids a normal thing. I didn't grow up getting apologies from adults. I can tell that my kids appreciate when I realize an apology is needed from me.
I have been apologizing to my kids as well! I also make it a point to be upfront before we get there. Like today, I was very overwhelmed with something and they were on a thousand! I explained exactly what was going on and I think it helped! I didn’t yell but I did go into my room later with a splitting headache. They were able to recognize what was wrong because I had already told them. I honestly didn’t even have it in me to yell (this time lol). However, I like to believe I am building a trust with them. Hopefully they will continue to let me know when they are having a moment too. Communication whether it’s up front or apologizing is essential! Great read!
This is great! Thank you for sharing. The biggest thing me and my daughter are communicating now, is when I have therapy. I've been doing PTSD work and I'm usually emotionally drained when I'm done and also on edge a few days afterwards, so I tell her when I have therapy and she keeps a distance during that time. It's been helpful to be open with her.
I am so thankful that I have made apologizing to my kids a normal thing. I didn't grow up getting apologies from adults. I can tell that my kids appreciate when I realize an apology is needed from me.
I love that! And it let's them know that we dont always get things right and that's okay. We are just trying to do our best out here.
I have been apologizing to my kids as well! I also make it a point to be upfront before we get there. Like today, I was very overwhelmed with something and they were on a thousand! I explained exactly what was going on and I think it helped! I didn’t yell but I did go into my room later with a splitting headache. They were able to recognize what was wrong because I had already told them. I honestly didn’t even have it in me to yell (this time lol). However, I like to believe I am building a trust with them. Hopefully they will continue to let me know when they are having a moment too. Communication whether it’s up front or apologizing is essential! Great read!
This is great! Thank you for sharing. The biggest thing me and my daughter are communicating now, is when I have therapy. I've been doing PTSD work and I'm usually emotionally drained when I'm done and also on edge a few days afterwards, so I tell her when I have therapy and she keeps a distance during that time. It's been helpful to be open with her.