Model Emotions for Your Kids
Children and adolescents watch their parents’ actions closely. They may gain their sense of safety from what they witness. But it's not only our words that are meaningful. It's also the tone and body language that accompanies those words. What that means is that if you're trying to create a safe haven at home -— a calm amidst a storm -— you might need to first create a private space for yourself to express your own concerns and emotions. You do this so that when you are with your children, you can convey the calm that usually comes after you’ve let out your own feelings.
Wishing you love and safety!
Coach Chana
New York