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Teaching Kids Who To Trust
Who do you trust? Who should your kids trust? Being able to trust is
foundational for close relationships. Families thrive when everyone can
trust each other.
When there is trust, you feel safe sharing your innermost thoughts and
feelings. You can take risks because you know the other person won’t
take advantage of your vulnerability. You know they will be there for
you.
Building Trust
Trust builds over time through everyday interactions. From the moment
of their birth, your children need you to be reliable for keeping them
safe and fed. As they grow and ask challenging questions, your honest
answers increase their trust. When you make promises and follow through
on those promises, you also build trust.
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