Unleash Affection: Subtle Ways to Shower Your Child with Love Without Overdoing It
I apologized.
I didn’t brush it off or justify my reaction. I sat down with him, looked into his eyes and said, “I’m sorry for yelling at you. It was wrong of me. I was upset about other things, and I shouldn’t have taken it out on you.”
You see, saying sorry doesn’t show weakness—it shows respect. It shows your child that their feelings matter and that you’re humble enough to admit your mistakes.
This transparency can build trust and foster a deeper emotional connection with your child. And in the grand scheme of things, it’s these moments of vulnerability that truly communicate love.