Saying “I’m sorry” is a difficult thing for many children to learn. Yet it is extremely important. Saying “I’m sorry” means that your child recognizes that they have done something wrong or hurt someone and that they accept responsibility for their actions. By about age two your child is old enough to say, “I’m sorry.” When your child does something that they shouldn’t have, prompt them to say, “I’m sorry.” They will probably not understand the full implication of the word, but realize that it is what you say when you have hurt someone. Sometimes children can be really stubborn. … Continue reading →