How do you feel when your child hits, kicks, cries, whines or yells? They are expressing difficult emotions. It makes sense to want to stop the behavior, but what are we accomplishing in the process? Of course we want the annoying behavior to end but in doing so we send a concerning message: "I'm not okay with your uncomfortable feeling." Managing your uncomfortable feelings Anger. Anxiety. Jealousy. Sadness. … [Read more...] about Sitting in Discomfort: How to allow ALL feelings
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How to Teach Emotions
Emotions matter. The ability to understand your anxiety will help you focus better on a daunting work task. Understanding your partner's point of view will enable you to constructively handle conflict. Managing your anger when your child hits allows you to remain calm and not join in the chaos. Emotional intelligence (or sometimes called the emotional intelligence quotient, EQ) is the ability to identify and … [Read more...] about How to Teach Emotions