Validate your child's emotions and experiences from "summary" of Raising Human Beings by Ross W. Greene
When your child is upset, frustrated, or just plain angry, they need to know that you're on their side. And one of the best ways to show them that you're there for them is by validating their emotions and experiences. This means acknowledging their feelings and letting them know that it's okay to feel the way they do. It's about showing empathy and understanding, even when you might not agree with how they're feeling. Validating your child's emotions and experiences doesn't mean that you have to agree with everything they say or do. It's not about giving in to their every demand or letting them off the hook when they misbehave. It's about listening to them, really listening, and trying to see things from their perspective. It's about letting them know that you hear them and that their feelings a...
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