Sheila W. Jackson

"Negative emotions are closely tied to self-doubt." According to Katie Hurley, LCSW parents can help their children work through these doubtful times by encouraging them to talk about how they are feeling.

In times of self-doubt, do you let your child vent before stepping in to help? Katie Hurley, LCSW, urges parents to "listen to their child and validate her feelings". Parents may be way off base when it comes to knowing what is causing the doubt...so listen then help your child overcome.