Understand our child • See things from our child’s perspective and acknowledge their feelings. Instead of saying, “Don’t worry, it will be okay,” we can provide understanding: “Are you feeling scared about this?” This doesn’t mean we have to solve the problem; it just lets them know we understand. • Fill their emotional bucket. Starting the day with a long cuddle and reading books can fill our child’s emotional tank before the day gets busy. And when they start to get whiny, rather than looking for more space, we can offer them a cuddle to help them rebalance. • Our child’s “love language” may
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