5 Ways to Help Your Child Make Their Apologies More Meaningful

So your toddler just threw a toy truck at their sibling's head or your grade-schooler told you to "Go away!" when you asked them to finish their broccoli. Whatever the tantrum of the minute is, start the apologizing process by asking your child to complete the sentence "I'm sorry for . . . " (the more specific, the better). If their answer matches their negative action, that's a start. If they refuse to answer or have no clue why you are asking them to apologize for something, they may need a little more work.