Dr. Landis teaches Parenting workshops at MiraCosta College, Encinitas, California. The following are some short articles I have written for Newsletters. Whatever the problem or situation, children need to trust their parents if they are going to communicate with them and accept them as role models.
Trust occurs only when the child feels understood and accepted.
Believing that their parents care about them and will continue to love them, even when they know what they are really like inside, is the foundation for self-esteem. This is true for all people. Children rely on parents to learn about themselves. It is as if the parent is a mirror and the parent s reaction is the reflection that tells them the kind of person he or she is, whether they are lovable, and who they might become. You need to calm down so we can talk about this.