Looking Beyond the Surface: Understanding Your Child's Heart | Episode 279

Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

First impressions and outward behaviors often tell only part of the story. As parents, we must resist the urge to make snap judgments, especially when it comes to our children's actions. A child's challenging behavior is often a window into deeper feelings, unmet needs, or unspoken struggles.
Like skilled detectives, we need to look past the surface—beyond the defiant stance or sullen mood—to understand the true motivation beneath. Is that sudden outburst really about a broken toy, or does it stem from a difficult day at school? Does that unusual quietness reflect simple tiredness, or perhaps anxiety about an upcoming event?
By holding our initial judgments lightly and taking time to understand the whole picture, we can respond with wisdom rather than reaction, and offer our children the support they truly need.
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