Kate Silverton Instagram – When a child is anxious, telling them ‘there’s nothing to worry about’ won’t make their fears disappear. What they need is connection not correction.
By meeting their anxiety with empathy—‘I see this feels really big for you right now’—we help our children to feel safe, understood, and supported. Children can’t calm themselves – their brains are still too immature to be able to fully regulate big emotions like anxiety. So they need some of our ‘wise owl’ calm. When we model emotional regulation, our children will learn to do the same.
Empathy isn’t just kindness—it’s the foundation for resilience. 💫💫
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#childrensmentalhealthweek #parenting | Posted on 06/Feb/2025 17:03:16
