How To Help A Child Cope With Emotions

How to help a child cope with emotions

Situation:

Your son got rejected by his friend to homecoming.

Try asking:

"Are you sad because you're disappointed or embarrssed?"

Try reminding:

"Please remember that you are worthy of love."

Situation:

Try asking:

"Why are you crying? Is it because it was your favorite toy or because the sound of the bang startled you?"

Situation:

Your son is having a tantrum for not getting a toy at the grocery store.

Try Asking:

"Why are you frustrated? Is it because you can't have a toy right now or because you've always wanted that toy?"

Try Reminding:

"Getting upset and angry won't make you get a toy."

Situation:

Your daughter seems very stressed before the cheerleader competition.

Try asking:

"How are you feeling? Are you anxious because you're afraid of losing? Are you worried because of your last year hand surgery?"

Try reminding:

"Always remember that you're going to win either way. A trophy or a valuable experience."

Let them really think about how they're actually feeling. Be sure to validate their emotions and to guide to manage them.