12/30/2025
Feelings need to be felt — not fixed.
When we validate a child’s emotional experience, we teach them that their inner world is not “too much,” “bad,” or “wrong.”
Try saying:
"I can understand that you’re feeling ___. It’s okay to feel that way."
"It’s okay that you don’t enjoy ___. I didn’t always enjoy ___ either."
You’re teaching them emotional literacy. You’re helping them build a healthy relationship with themselves.