Helping Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship With Emotions
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How do we help our children develop a healthy relationship with their emotions? By showing them how to have a curious and playful relationship with them! Instead of just saying, “It’s okay to feel sad,” we can show them it’s actually okay through our actions.
There are many fun ways to show our children that emotions are okay, welcomed, and a healthy part of life. When we practice showing our children, it gives them freedom to experience any emotion without shame, guilt, or judgment — what I call emotional freedom for our children. Emotional freedom is a gift we can give our children each and every day.
Here are five things you can do now to help your child develop a healthy and playful relationship with their emotions.