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In the face of a crisis, ask: “Do you want a hug or some time alone?”
Offering a simple choice helps children regain control over their emotions.
This physical closeness or distance allows their feelings to be validated without pressure.
The outcome: less resistance and more calmness. You remain a source of support, rather than a source of stress.
A “Short” is an effective parenting tip that takes less than 20 seconds to learn and apply. Click here to see all the Shorts.
Nicolas is the founder of Daddicted. At 40 years old, he's been running a digital media company since 2008 and is deeply involved in family life with four kids (two of his own, and two stepchildren). Nicolas consistently draws from science-backed best practices, regularly collaborating with psychologists, neuroscientists, teachers, and parenting experts. His dream? A society that celebrates parenting as a genuine success—equally valued for fathers as it is for mothers. To help make this vision a reality, he shares practical tools and real-life experiences aimed at building strong parent-child bonds and raising happy, independent, and responsible kids.
