How a Mother's Response Shapes a Child's Emotional State

Your kid is frozen, freaked out, and shut down because you aren't responding to her fear. There's no other way to deal with it. We don't have many options in this emotional dance. But then you see another mother, a whole different story. She calmly handles her upset child while dealing with an airport agent. She assures her child that it's okay and helps her find a lost bear. The emotional music of her voice tells the story. She shows her child that she's present, paying attention, and that she matters. She creates a safe space for her child.