Ruptures like a raised voice or moment of disconnect can become a “teachable moment” if we focus on the vital repair work that should come afterwards, experts say.
“Show that safe people apologise when they’ve done something wrong,” Ms Dober says. “The acknowledging is really important; it shows the child that parents and adults don’t always get things right.”
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