Empowering Emotional Expression in Children: Five Helpful Tips
Helping children express their emotions is crucial for their emotional development and well-being. Creating a safe and open climate is essential for encouraging children to share their feelings, through active listening, a non-judgmental attitude, and open communication. Modeling emotional expression, using play and creative activities, teaching emotional vocabulary, and encouraging problem-solving are practical tips to help children effectively articulate their emotions and navigate their emotional world with the right tools and support.