But she decided that the best way to help her daughter was to teach her how to deal with the children. I wonder if we can think of ways to make them into friends. They talked about different ideas and decided to invite one of the children over to play with Mary on Saturday. Mary could develop a friendship and maybe walk to the bus stop with her new friend. When parents reason with their children, they can help them think of good solutions.
Parents can also teach their children skills to deal with difficult situations.
There are a few things that all children need. All children need to feel safe and protected. All children need encouragement. Sometimes we think that our children know that we are proud of them. Often they do not.