- ASK your child if they can think of a time when they felt embarrassed, angry, scared, proud, worried, sad, brave, or happy etc.
- EXPLAIN to your child how feelings help us and make us more compassionate.
- LISTEN to your child and allow them to feel whatever feelings they are having.
- HELP your child recognize and understand their emotions.
- TEACH them how to express their feelings in an appropriate way.
- ENCOURAGE your child express their feelings in a playful way (art, dance, music, acting, etc.)
- ROLE MODEL managing emotions. Every time you can express anger or any other emotion in an appropriate way this will be a helpful lesson to your child.
- APOLOGIZE to your child when you don’t manage your anger in an appropriate way.
- PRAISE your child for expressing their feelings. Praise their positive behaviors, choices, or efforts.
- PLAY with your child to improve your relationship. The more connected to you they feel, the more likely they are to come to you with their emotions.
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