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Embrace The Power Of Acknowledgement And Hugs: How Letting Your Child's Tantrum Run Its Course Can Foster Emotional Intelligence

By Jose Lizama

Updated on Thursday 18th of May 2023

What's your number one question about self-improvement?


As parents, we all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, and well-adjusted. We want them to be able to handle their emotions in a healthy and effective manner, both for their own well-being and for the benefit of those around them. But what happens when our children have a meltdown, throwing a tantrum that seems to come out of nowhere?

The good news is that tantrums are a natural part of childhood development. It's important to remember that when children throw a tantrum, it's not because they are trying to manipulate or control us. Rather, it's because they are struggling to express their emotions effectively.

This is where the affirmation "I let my child's tantrum run its course to be an effective release, and then I acknowledge the situation and offer hugs" can be particularly helpful. By letting our child's tantrum run its course, we are providing them with a safe and secure space to express their emotions fully.

Just imagine a world where we didn't allow our children to express their emotions fully. Where we immediately shut down any expression of anger, sadness, or frustration. It would be a world of suppressed emotions, leading to pent-up aggression and a sense of disconnection from our feelings.

By allowing our children to experience their emotions fully, we are helping them develop emotional intelligence. We are teaching them that it's okay to feel angry, sad, or frustrated, and that these emotions are a natural part of the human experience.

Once the tantrum has subsided, it's important to acknowledge the situation and offer our child a hug. This reinforces our love and support, and helps our child feel safe and secure in their sense of emotional expression.

So, parents, let us embrace this affirmation and help our children navigate their emotions effectively. By doing so, we are helping them develop into well-rounded individuals who are able to handle life's ups and downs with grace and resilience.

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