Ross Psychology

01/27/2024

Things Adult Children Want to Hear (from their parents), from Nedra Tawwab

As their children enter adulthood, parents often wonder how they can find the words to mend old wounds and nurture their relationship. Nedra Tawwab has some great ideas ❤️

• I didn’t know what you needed. What can I do now?
• I was in survival mode.
• Do you want advice or would you prefer I just listen?
• Even when you upset me, I still love you.
• I didn’t handle that well. Let me try again.
• You’re right.
• I want you to find out what works best for you. You don’t have to do it my way.
• Thank you.
• I’m proud of you.
• I enjoy your company.

A healthy adult child and parent relationship takes work and is a gift.

We are not entitled to healthy relationships without doing the work required.

07/02/2020

A good reminder ❤️

06/23/2020

Feeling loved and cared for are vital to your child’s well-being.

An emotionally intelligent child can recognize a full range of feelings.

What’s more, emotional intelligence allows your child to respond well to how other people are feeling.

For a child to be able to show empathy, care and kindness, they must understand what that is, and what it feels like.

Developing emotional intelligence starts in early childhood. Every interaction with parents, caregivers, sibblings and friends gives your child information about their emotional world. Your parenting choices can influence your child’s emotional development. Your child’s emotional awareness and h...

06/15/2020

One of the biggest challenges of parenthood is explaining to your children about bad things that happen in our world. How do you talk with children about violence, death and other issues that are often difficult for even adults to handle?

Examine your own feelings first. It is difficult to talk with your children if you have not evaluated your feelings about what has happened.

One of the biggest challenges of parenthood is explaining to your children about bad things that happen in our world. How do you talk with children about violence, death and other issues that are often difficult for even adults to handle?Examine your own feelings first. It is difficult to talk with....

05/20/2020

“So how do we get through these days of intense parenting while learning to work in totally new ways—all while under health and financial threat?”

Fact: Parents can't take a break right now. Here's what we CAN do.

05/18/2020

45 things you can do right now to feel better...AND my colleague Sarah Nunnink PhD Psychology: Center for Emotional Change contributed!

meQuilibrium 45 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Better. Build an engaged and agile workforce and experience the resilience effect.

05/16/2020

Whether you are especially tired because of COVID-related stuff or simply want to read a little more in sleep; these are good tips for right now.

Is the coronavirus situation keeping you up at night? Learn why sleep is important and get specific tips for improving your sleep during the pandemic.

05/13/2020

What does it mean to “sit with” something?

05/11/2020

Forgiveness isn’t an open-invitation for continued mistreatment; nor does it mean you must continue a relationship with another or trust them in a way you once had.

05/10/2020

“...it is healthy and good to say no to things that would push you over your capacity.”

05/07/2020

You do not need to give until you have nothing left. You are allowed to take care of yourself, to prioritize yourself, to make decisions based on your current and future needs so that your self-care is sustainable.