Tuesday, March 12, 2013

When Kids Emotions are High, That's When They Need You the Most



When children are angry, sad, frustrated or embarrassed lots of times parents will brush off the child’s feelings and emotions.  “Oh you don’t have to get so upset.”  “Your fine.”  “What’s the big deal?”  “Get over it.”  Sometimes we get impatient and irritated and yell back at them with an angry voice.  Children need to learn healthy ways to express emotions.  Some of us are still working on how to control our tempers!  And we are the adults!  Children need help with self regulating and appropriately showing emotions.  They will learn from us.


Mary Bartuske, Parent Educator

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