This expert parenting tip tried and tested by mum-of-two Drew Barrymore will give you a simple, but effective, way to console your upset child

Drew Barrymore drop in, main image of dad consoling upset daughter.

If you're looking for a way to console your upset child without them running away or coming back at you, Drew Barrymore has one she's tried and tested and admits it 'changed her life'.

Parenting is tricky whatever your child's age, from teenagers tuning you out to abnormal behaviour in toddlers, you might want to know how to respond when your kids says 'I hate you'.