Parental Reinforcement: Telling My Feelings
Build a supportive environment where your kids feel safe expressing their feelings. Enhance your parenting skills for emotional intelligence and open communication.
Parental Reinforcement
What kinds of adult worries or emotions have I shared with my child recently? Were they appropriate for their age and emotional development?
Has my child ever shown signs of stress, anxiety, or guilt after I shared something personal? How did I respond?
Do I have a trusted support system outside of my child—people I can talk to when I’m overwhelmed or struggling?
In what ways might I be expecting emotional comfort or maturity from my child that isn’t appropriate for their age?
What are three ways I can affirm my child this week without needing anything in return?
Have I created an atmosphere where my child feels safe to talk about their feelings without worrying about mine?
How can I remind myself that it’s my role to support my child emotionally—not the other way around?
What is one healthy boundary I want to reinforce this week—for myself and for my child—to protect their emotional space?