Communication: Hurtful words Despite their good intentions, a parent sometimes uses hurtful words to their child! Or stress them out by using the wrong words. Of course, no parent is perfect, but it’s important to know how words can impact a child to find better ways to say things. The hurtful words Let the child express himself Avoid comparisons Encouragement Tips for better communicating with your child The hurtful words What a parent says means a lot to a child. Hurtful words will have a negative impact on him and may affect his perception of himself. For example, a child…