When Kids Hide Their Feelings and Reject Our Comfort
Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
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Understanding and Supporting Children's Emotions
This chapter emphasizes the need to approach children as individuals rather than applying blanket responses to misbehavior, exploring reasons behind children's discomfort in expressing emotions. It discusses creating calm down areas without punishment, transitioning from comfort tools like pacifiers gradually, and maintaining open communication about emotions. The chapter stresses the importance of understanding and accepting children's feelings, practicing co-regulation to help them manage emotions, and not overwhelming ourselves by trying to address every emotion.
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