Friday, May 5, 2023

У The most effective—but unpopular—way to raise happy kids, says Ivy League child psychologist

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/04/how-to-raise-happy-kids-says-child-psychologist-let-them-get-upset.html

"You could ask an upset child to take a deep breath and attempt to put their feelings into words, experts say. Or, acknowledge the child’s feelings, even if you have to stand firm, with phrases like “I wish we could do that. Unfortunately, we can’t right now,” Klein advises.

“Strength comes from being able to have these pretty intense emotions, like anger, [then] handling it and knowing that ’Mommy or Daddy is still there for me, they’re not upset with me, they’re not going to cast me aside,” she says.

Most importantly, understand that the child’s negative emotions will always pass, barring the presence of any major traumatic events. “Assuming that their life is OK, they’re going to be happy,” says Klein.

Children who learn to manage their negative emotions effectively are more likely to develop the resilience they’ll need as a successful adult, research shows."

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