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1. Validation is an important concept. Are you suggesting that we could use more of that around here?

Tue Apr 25, 2017, 01:58 AM

Apr 2017

Perhaps so, but it does take extra time -- a lot more than flying off the handle!

For anyone who's interested, here's a good book on using validation with children.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Validation-Addiction-Out-Control/dp/1608820335/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493103326&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=validation+bullies

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Understanding Validation: A Way to Communicate Acceptance [View all] Quixote1818 Apr 2017 OP

Thanks for links. Shanti Mama Apr 2017 #2

Great article, thanks for posting. JudyM Apr 2017 #3