Parenting advice: 5 supportive gestures remembered by the mnemonic CLICC
Mnemonic CLICC: C omfort: stay calm and patient L isten: show interest in their passion I nspire: expose them to new ideas C ollaborate: ask for their opinion C elebrate: use “put-ups”, “not put-downs” Comfort: stay calm and patient Practice active listening and provide support. For teens: Be present and pay attention to changes in behaviors. Offer validating and reflecting statements to help them label their own emotions when in distress. Practice relaxation techniques such as counting to ten, deep breathing, meditation, or positive self-talk. Help them identify strategies to manage stress and control their impulses. Listen: show interest in their passion For teens: If a teen wishes to talk about a difficult topic, supportive listening helps them express their thoughts and make sense of their experience. Pick a safe place to talk during an activity, while playing video games or a sport, or while driving in a car. Give them time to express themselves. Allow them to share their story w...