Watch out for comparison and envy during the holiday season. We can create a lot of distance and resentment in the eyes of friends and family when we focus on what other people have or do.
Watch out for comparison and envy during the holiday season. We can create a lot of distance and resentment in the eyes of friends and family when we focus on what other people have or do.
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Most of our poor decisions and behaviors that we wish we could re-do are driven by our feelings. In most cases we are probably reacting from an emotion and not even really thinking!
ODD is one of the most common behavioral disorders among kids. Unfortunately, people exhibiting these behaviors are sometimes mislabeled as "naughty" or "bad," which can be damaging.
Regulate your emotions and then engage in co-regulation with your teen from a place of curiosity and compassion.
