Disappointment is part of life — but that doesn’t make it any easier to watch a child struggle when they’re left out, overlooked, or let down.
In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares 5 powerful steps to help children process disappointment and build emotional resilience — without rushing them to feel better or stepping in to fix it.
Camilla explains how parents can:
✅ Respond with calm empathy when their child says, “It’s not fair — I never get picked”
✅ Stay connected when their child cries after not receiving a sticker, prize, or reward they were hoping for
✅ Help a child reflect on the effort they put in — even when the outcome didn’t go their way
✅ Avoid offering a treat or saying “never mind” when a child is visibly upset about missing out
✅ Support children when they feel left out of a birthday party, game, or class award
Whether it’s a child feeling crushed after not being chosen for Star of the Week or excluded by a friend, this episode offers warm, practical support to help parents guide their child through the moment — and out the other side, stronger.
Also covered in this episode:
– How to respond when a child says something emotional like “Nobody likes me,” even if it’s not entirely accurate
– Why jumping in with treats, solutions, or silver linings can backfire
– How to gently ask questions that help children process the moment rather than lash out or withdraw
🎧 Question of the Week:
What do we do and say when our child isn’t invited to the party — and then says, “Nobody likes me”?
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