Teaching Your Child to Manage their Emotions

Emotions come and go very often, and your child will come across a number of them in their lifetime, even discovering new ones as they age. Through dark events, ecstatic memories and the many emotions in between, we all learn how to cope with these thoughts and feelings that arise.

For children it does require a lot more guidance to ensure they can develop at the same level as everyone else. It’s often why pastoral care is paramount in schools to help children progress naturally. Here are some additional ways you can help your child with learning about their emotions.

Giving your child examples of different emotions

Your child isn’t going to experience every single emotion known to us in their childhood, it would be an impossible task! That’s why it’s easier to identify these feelings to your child beforehand instead. It gives your child the chance to prepare, and they can be reminded of how to handle these situations should they arise in the future.

When your child is experiencing bad emotions, talk them through the process

It’s easier to manage a child’s thought process when they’re feeling positive about the experience. But when your child is looking for answers after feeling upset or confused, it’s time to step in. Give them ways to manage these feelings and give them the chance to understand it from your perspective. Rewarding your child for understanding these changes will help with your child’s personal growth.

Change the conversation

The negative feelings could overwhelm your child, which is a normal reaction. It shouldn’t cause alarm, but it’s worth picking up on it early and helping your child adjust. Give your child that chance to talk to you about these feelings and help them adjust. It gives them the chance to learn how to solve problems and come up with solutions that will ultimately help them succeed.

K Elizabeth xoxox