2 Things Not to Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”

It’s all about the long game to foster mental health.Here’s a quiz: What emotions do you imagine a child is experiencing when they pronounce their hatred towards someone? Anger? Sadness? Fear? Shame ?

Answer: Any or all of the above.

One of the toughest parts of parenting is managing emotions: your emotions, your kid’s emotions, and the emotions of those in the rest of the household. When your child screams "I hate you!" or "I hate X!" (whether X are siblings, teachers, or friends), it’s time t...