Raising Emotionally Aware Children: It Starts With Us

I often hear parents say to their kids, “Don’t get angry like that,” and it always makes me pause.

Do we truly believe children just develop these emotional responses out of nowhere? Or are we forgetting the crucial role we play in shaping how they express and manage their feelings?

As a mother, Lets examine ourselves: Am I meeting my child’s emotional needs? Am I guiding their emotions, helping them name what they feel, and teaching them how to move through it?

It’s not enough to silence a reaction. We need to understand where it’s coming from and be the safe place where emotions are allowed, understood, and gently guided.

Let’s raise emotionally aware children. It starts with us.