Emotions run at the time of the year
12 Apr 2024 · 0 min
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In this brief instructional video, the speaker outlines a three‑step approach for parents and caregivers to support children experiencing negative emotions. First, they advise naming the specific feeling (e.g., disappointment, sadness, frustration). Second, they recommend responding with empathy rather than trying to eliminate the feeling, using phrases that acknowledge the child’s difficulty. Third, they emphasize that negative emotions are a normal part of development and that adults’ role is to be present and supportive, not to erase the feeling. The speaker concludes with a supportive tone, encouraging caregivers to apply these steps.
