How to validate your child's emotions?
Hindustan TimesHow to validate your child's emotions? Check out the importance of emotional validation and provide tips for how parents can effectively validate their child's emotions.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout As parents, it's natural to want to protect our children from negative emotions and experiences. 2 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Give undivided attention: Take a break from all the distractions and listen to your kids when they are talking to you. 3 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Let them experience their emotions: Allow your child to experience their emotions rather then telling them what they should feel. You want to avoid phrases like "It wasn't that bad or stop being so sad about it" and use phrases like "I can see why you're upset or I'd feel the same way too" 4 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Ask them open-ended questions: This helps you to understand your child and their situation.
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