It is perfectly normal for your child or adolescent to experience emotions, especially during this period of confinement. To prevent certain negative emotions from taking over, you must accompany them in this process.
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A child who learns early to identify and manage his emotions usually has a better chance of relationship and academic success. Thanks to this achievement, he will be able to communicate better and resolve dead ends.
1. Name the emotions
No matter the age of your child, it is important to support them in this process. By identifying the feeling that inhabits it, it will be easier for your child to manage it . Sadness, anger, shame, fear and disgust are all emotions that a child or adolescent can experience. If your child is younger, help them recognize the physical signals of an emotion.
2. Let the emotion live
As a parent, you must avoid attaching a label to your child, by repeating to him that he is of an “introverted” or “angry” nature, because he will tend to comply with it. If he experiences an emotion, offer him the means to exteriorize it. For example, if your child is sad, encourage him to cuddle his doggie, write, take a bath, or listen to music.
3. Expressing emotion
Certain emotions can arise from a conflict situation with a relative or friend. It is important that the child feels safe and confident so that he can express his feelings frankly. Invite him to speak in the first person of the singular rather than falling into the accusations.
4. Move on
Sometimes the emotion can be channeled otherwise. Some children or adolescents will try to change their minds. Coloring, photography, running can be a healthy way to express an emotion.
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