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Thursday, November 2, 2017

The Fine Line Between Brash and Bold.

Indeed, there is!  When someone is brash they tend to be rude, noisy, and overbearing (that IS the dictionary definition).  When they are bold, they are courageous and confident.  Which personality trait would you most enjoy seeing from your child?  That answer is easy…achieving it may not be.

Building confidence in your child without them becoming a bully is extraordinarily important in their formative years.  Here are a few tips –

1.  Step back when you see your child take harmless risks.
2.  Don’t overpraise.  It may do more harm than good.
3.  Encourage them to help around the house.
4.  Let them know that you love them no matter what.
5.  Give them goals that are attainable.

Doling out just the right amount of praise and discipline is like walking a tightrope.  There is help available in our area.  He is Dr. Steven Sussman.  Dr. Sussman is a renowned child psychologist in New York and New Jersey who helps build self-esteem.  Why not arrange a meeting at his Staten Island or Mountainside office by calling (908) 217-8106?

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