WiseEmotions

Coparenting Secret Feelings

What kind of emotional environment does my home create for my child? Do they seem relaxed and open, or guarded and unsure?

How can I show my child that both homes are emotionally safe places—where they are allowed to feel sad, confused, or upset without judgment?

Have I ever unintentionally minimized my child’s feelings because I didn’t fully understand their point of view? What could I do differently next time?

How can I work with my co-parent or partner to support consistent emotional messages between homes, even if our parenting styles are different?

When was the last time I asked my child if they just needed someone to listen—without advice or correction? How did they respond?

What creative outlets can I offer my child (journaling, drawing, music, movement) to help them express feelings they may not know how to say?

What signs does my child give when they’re holding something in or feeling emotionally overwhelmed? How can I gently check in without pressuring them?

How can I remind my child regularly—through words and actions—that they don’t have to “have it all together” to be loved and accepted?