“You like my sister more than me!” How to respond | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist

So lately your child has been saying some really shocking things like “You like my sister more than me!” or “I’m such a boring kid!”  You’re trying to stay curious and get her to open up about her feelings but it keeps happening and each time she says it, it really stings. What do you do? In this episode, I’ll share: Why kids resort to these phrases & what they’re really trying to say How to respond best in the moment  VIDEO TO WATCH: ► My Daughter Said, "I'm Stupid!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJZ5guq9m-I To listen to more of my Q&A with Dr. J series: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIM_hDnlymbktGSyUUCQXvWPF9mZMXh2N TIMESTAMPS: ► Introduction: 00:30 ► Using "I" Statements: 07:15 ► "Thank you for the feedback": 09:24 ► Not being dismissive: 10:40 💌 Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack SHOP MY FAVORITES ► Check out my Amazon Storefront and shop my favorites https://www.amazon.com/shop/themompsychologist LET'S BE FRIENDS! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist ► Blog: http://www.themompsychologist.com/blog ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themompsychologist BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ► hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMERS: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. All content I create, including this video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions.