Dealing With Negative Emotions

While negative emotions, such as anger, fear, and disappointment, can be disruptive, they are normal feelings that we all have. Instead of distracting your child or dismissing his negative emotions, spend time helping your child understand his feelings and how to handle them.

Try this out!
1) Pay attention to your child’s mood, behaviors, and expressions of emotion.
2) don’t distract your child from his emotions. For example, if he is feeling sad, don’t say: “Let’s go bake some cookies.”
3) Don’t punish your child for his emotions. For example, if your child is crying because he is afraid of the dark, don’t dismiss his fear by telling him it is silly to feel that way.
4) Label emotions for your child if he is not able to do so. For example, say, “You seem sad” or “I can see you are angry about leaving.”
5) Discuss appropriate ways to handle fear, disappointment, or anger. For example, if your child is angry about leaving the park,. Make a plan for the next park visit.

Most of all, stay calm and in charge. Don’t give in to your child’s demands after you tell them no. If you do, they will fight you harder next time they face disappointment.

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