As parents, it's our job to give our kids the tools they need to face struggle without breaking. I've studied over 200 parent-child relationships , and I'm a mother myself. My goal has always been to teach kids how to process hard feelings and move forward. Mentally strong kids know how to regulate their emotions, trust themselves, and rebound after setbacks. And that kind of strength is built at home, in the everyday moments between parent and child. Here are seven things to avoid if you want