'After labeling my own emotions, I've realized that it's vital that parents do it, too.'
than she'd seemed to even in preschool. I felt like I had tried it all, but I refused to give up. I read the timeless parenting bookby Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. While there are several takeaways from the book, one featured skill has proven to work wonders inPicture this: your child is making a craft and trying desperately to cut on the line.
She fails — over and over again. Finally, tears and. Instead of holding her or trying to make it better, you simply say,"You're frustrated." She looks up at you, takes a deep breath, and says,"I'll try again." Really, that's it. By simply validating your child's feelings, they feel seen, heard, and, most importantly, understood. Isn't that all everyone wants? Children are often told to"be quiet,""calm down," or"let it go." To their developing minds, they're really hearing,"Stop showing your emotions." What a shame. Children need to understand that having their emotions and feelings is perfectly normal, even through adulthood. Yes, they need to learn to control them at times, but having them is more than OK. This is why labeling your child's emotions works wonders. In our house, we've even been labeling parents' emotions.ADVERTISEMENT As parents, there are times when we simply can't give our kids the attention they yearn for. So they do anything to try to get it. For example,. The kids will do anything to get my attention: fight, throw a Frisbee at my back, set up their Lego tower at my feet, you name it. One day, my daughter was playing with a balloon, batting it here and there, and found a way to crash Mom into the stove . After a few failed warnings, I took a couple deep breaths in an attempt to stay calm. I bent down to her level and said,"Please do that in another room because that is beginning to make Mommy feel very angry — and I don't want to yell."I stood up, stunned. After labeling my own emotions, I realized that it's vital that parents do it, too. Our children should understand that just because it's easier for us
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