In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest mistakes I see parents making right now: over-processing our kids’ emotions. Somewhere along the line, “validate their feelings” turned into full-on therapy sessions every time your toddler cried about the blue cup. And guys, that’s not helping them—it’s drowning everyone. I’ll break down the difference between validating and over-processing, why saying “you make me…” is so damaging, and how dumping our emotional baggage on our kids leads to anxious, people-pleasing teens. This one is a mix of tough love and practical advice so you can stop spiraling in the quicksand of feelings and get back to leading with clarity.
Timestamps:
(00:02:30) Empowering Children to Manage their Emotions
(00:04:50) Balancing Toddler Emotions for Healthy Development
(00:07:45) Emotional Resilience in Parenting Approach
(00:12:34) Parental Model of Emotional Language in Children
(00:17:58) Emotional Burden on Children: Impact and Prevention
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