We need to normalise apologising to our kids – here’s how to get it right, and why it's so important

According to experts, one of the healthiest things we can do in our relationships with our children is to apologise when we are in the wrong. Parents today are often overstretched and under-supported, under pressure to get it right. But perfection does not exist, and the days of the ‘infallible’ parent who could do no wrong and would never apologise for fear of showing weakness is a thing of the past.

Be mindful of tone and body language when apologising to your child. Photo: Getty According to experts, one of the healthiest things we can do in our relationships with our children is to apologise when we are in the wrong. Parents today are often overstretched and under-supported, under pressure to get it right.

But perfection does not exist, and the days of the ‘infallible’ parent who could do no wrong and would never apologise for fear of showing weakness is a thing of the past. Indeed, those in the know believe apologising will strengthen relationships with our children, rather than undermining them..