HERE ARE FIVE POSITIVE THINGS THAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP THEIR OVERWHELMED CHILDREN

In today’s fast-paced world, children often find themselves navigating a whirlwind of emotions and pressures, from academic challenges to social dynamics. As they grapple with feelings of overwhelm, the words of their parents can have a profound impact. According to the experts at Parents.com, here are five positive things that parents can do to help their children who are overwhelmed. Mother hugging son. PEXELS.COM Validate their feelings Jaclyn Shlisky, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children in Boca Raton, Florida, suggests that the first thing that parents should tell their children that their feelings, whatever they are are valid. “Before you get to the good, acknowledge what it is that’s making your child feel down and validate their feeling.” Dr. Shlisky also suggests that parents should delve deeper into negativity but, try to refrain from saying “that’s OK” or “it’s OK.” Saying “that’s OK” can make your child feel like their feelings and thoughts don’t matter. Let them know that there is a “silver lining” Dr. Shlisky recommends that parents point out the silver linings. No matter how bad something may seem at the moment, there is always a “silver lining” that can be found. “It’s important that...