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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find that the best way to handle with my kids is to chime in minimally with empathy, say I get it, it sounds tough... Dor dd who likes hugs I give a hug, for ds a pat on the back, I make them a nice snack. I don't talk much and let them feel heard. Then I notice they are a LOT calmer. It's hard to do and requires really detaching emotionally in my head to actually not feel too much empathy or worry: they can sense my anxiousness when I am anxious and feed off of it.[/quote]

This. I try not to talk much unless I’m asked for my opinion and then I try to keep it very neutral unless it’s a safety issue. [/quote]

DP.

Tiptoing around your children builds up resentment in you. Remind yourself that you are the boss, you lead the way, you set the tone. It is a privilege for them to benefit from hearing your wisdom and life experience.

If you play the slave, they will not respect you. However, they need a leader and a role model.[/quote]

It's not about tiptoeing. Most teen situations do not require the giving of wisdom, in the moment, when someone is upset. You have to guide your children generally but not micromanage little interactions.[/quote]

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