Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Help your child move beyond negative feelings

Many families tend to dismiss their children's negative feelings. They respond to "I hate reading" with "Don't be silly." But acknowledging children's feelings can help them move on to finding solutions. Accept your child's feelings, even as you correct unacceptable behavior. "I know you're feeling frustrated, but you need to keep trying." Then ask, "Why do you feel that way? What do you think might help?"