Tears streaming down their faces when they feel wronged or defeated,
Tantrums when their demands are not met,
Hysterics in moments of anger or frustration…
From initially offering words of encouragement to ultimately losing our patience, we ourselves can become ‘captive’ to our emotions.
Four elements for brain development: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Learning
Counterweight 2: Enhance social support systems
Parents are becoming more aware of the unmet needs behind their children’s emotions. Knowing how to foster positive emotions within the family dynamic enables parents to become their children’s most substantial source of support. This helps children find direction when they are lost, muster strength in adversity, see hope in despair, and become masters of their own emotions!
This was an engaging and engrossing lecture for parents. Some were taking photographs for future reference, as others nodded in agreement, while others raised their hands to ask questions. They all expressed that they had learned much from this lecture.
The behaviours and emotions we observe in our children
are merely the tip of the iceberg.
Their genuine internal needs and desires
are hidden far beneath, in the deeper parts of this iceberg.
They require our patient accompaniment to explore these depths.
