Hessam Abrishami paintings

Hessam Abrishami paintings
Howard Behrens paintings
Throughout all of this, talking with your child is crucial. If he tells you he's fearful about a new situation because he won't know anyone, remind him of times he's triumphed in similar situations. If your daughter comes home from Valentine's Day at school crushed because she didn't get any cards, talk to her about those feelings. Don't dismiss them; the hurt is very real. Talk about possible reasons why she didn't get valentines. Maybe her friends didn't make them. Maybe they didn't have enough for everyone, or maybe they forgot to bring them. Experiences like this do happen to kids, and they're very painful blows to a child's self-esteem and confidence. But with the right help and love from a parent, they can build strength. The time you spend on this is an investment in your child's well-being. "Some may be more open to it than others, depending on their perceptions of themselves and the world, and also the influence of their caretakers," Noll says. "But all children are capable of--and deserving of--love and friendship."