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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
When Kids Hide Their Feelings and Reject Our Comfort
Mar 19, 2024
The podcast explores how children hide their emotions and reject comfort, with a focus on a parent seeking advice on helping their upset 3-year-old daughter. It discusses the importance of supporting children's emotional expression, creating calm down areas, and understanding their complex feelings without judgment. The episode provides strategies for parents to navigate children's emotions and offer comfort at their own pace.
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- Children's discomfort with expressing emotions can stem from various factors like fear or shame.
- Parents should prioritize acceptance over calming down when comforting upset children.
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Understanding Children's Responses to Comfort
Children may sometimes push away from comfort when upset or hide their feelings, which can concern parents. In these instances, it's crucial to acknowledge that children's discomfort with expressing emotions can stem from various factors like fear, shame, or discomfort from past experiences. Parents should focus on creating a safe environment for their children to express all feelings, understanding that each child's response is unique and may require patience and acceptance.
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