How to Stop a Child Becoming a ‘Pushover’?

When children show empathy and kindness how do we make sure we also instill assertiveness in them? What helps children stand up for themselves and speak up? And what is our role as parents and adults in children’s lives? Dr Martha answers these questions on todays podcast.

Dr Martha holds a list of favourite reads on useful topics including friendships and social skills. Find the reading list and further resources including sensory toys for soothing here:

https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/resources

Want to be part of the podcast? Email Dr Martha an audio recording of your question: podcast@drmarthapsychologist.com

The Confident Parent course is out! Do you have, or look after, children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old? The Confident Parent is a practical, video-based course for parents and caregivers from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha. Over eighty 3-6 minute videos to guide you through the main challenges of the early years. 

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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