Emotion Coaching vs. Emotion Dismissing: How Your Reaction to Big Feelings Shapes Your Child
Psychologist John Gottman found parents fall into two patterns: emotion coaching or emotion dismissing. Here's the real difference, and how it shapes your child.
How to Talk to Your Child About Big Feelings (Real Scripts, by Age)
Not sure what to say when your child is overwhelmed? Here are real, age-by-age scripts for talking to kids about big feelings, plus what to avoid and what to do when nothing works.