I acknowledge and validate my child's feelings
As a parent, it's important to acknowledge and validate your child's feelings. It's easy to dismiss their emotions or tell them to "just get over it" but this can be damaging to their emotional well-being. By acknowledging and validating their feelings, you are showing them that their emotions are important and that you care about how they feel.
When your child comes to you with a problem or is upset about something, take the time to listen to them. Don't interrupt or try to solve the problem right away. Instead, let them express their feelings and validate what they are saying. You can say things like "I understand why you feel that way" or "It's okay to feel sad/angry/frustrated".
It's important to remember that your child's feelings are valid, even if you don't agree with them or think they are overreacting. By acknowledging their feelings, you are helping them develop emotional intelligence and empathy for others.
When you validate your child's feelings, you are also building trust and strengthening your relationship with them. They will feel more comfortable coming to you with their problems and will be more likely to open up to you in the future.
Affirmation: "I acknowledge and validate your feelings".
