Most of us at one time or another have asked a child, “What were you thinking?” The problem is that most of the time they weren’t. Reflective thinking takes time to evolve in children, but there are ways that we can help our kids develop this important skill.
Dr. Ari Yares is a licensed psychologist and the voice behind Innovative Dad. He helps parents understand the systems shaping modern family life — and design better ones. Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. I only link to resources I genuinely recommend.