Heidi At Home
Heidi Skudder
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Bonus Eps: What Your Children Learn When They See You Cry
As parents, many of us instinctively try to shield our children from our own difficult emotions. We wait until they're asleep before we cry. We put on a brave face. We tell them, "I'm fine." But what if, in protecting them from our sadness, we're missing an opportunity to teach one of life's most important lessons? In this week's Heidi at Home Mini, I share a very personal experience following the loss of our family dog, and why allowing my children to see my grief became a powerful reminder that emotional resilience isn't about hiding our feelings, it's about showing our children that it's possible to move through them. In this episode, we explore: Why children learn just as much from watching our emotions as they do from how we respond to theirs.The difference between sharing emotions in a healthy way and expecting our children to carry them.Why modelling sadness, grief and disappointment helps children build emotional resilience.How children learn that difficult feelings don't last forever.Why being emotionally authentic can strengthen, rather than weaken, your relationship with your child.Our children don't need perfect parents who never struggle. They need adults who show them that all emotions are welcome, that it's safe to talk about them, and that even the hardest feelings become easier to carry with time. Looking for practical ways to help your child understand and talk about their emotions? My Feelings Out Loud mini offer is designed to help families build emotional literacy together through simple, engaging activities and conversations that fit into everyday family life. It's a gentle way to help your child recognise, express and manage their feelings, while giving you the confidence to support them along the way. Find out more here If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you followed Heidi at Home, left a review, or shared it with another parent who might need to hear this message today.
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