Saturday, April 18, 2026

Acknowledging feelings helps your child manage them

Sometimes when children have a problem, what they need most is for a parent or loved one to say, "I can see how upset you are." With those few words, you make it clear that you understand your child is feeling sad or frustrated. That gives your elementary schooler some choices. Instead of just trying to get big feelings across, your child can tell you more about the problem, ask for your help, or begin to look for a solution independently.