As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your children is to help them deal with their emotions. However, it is not easy. Here is some useful advice for you.

Accept and care about your children’s feelings

Everyone has his or her own feelings, including your children. We should accept and care about their feelings. For example, if he or she looks sad, “▲What happened?”

Set an example for your children

Children watch their parents closely and learn skills from them. So you should set an example and share skills with your children. For example, if you become angry because someone cuts in front of you in line, share how you solve it in a proper way.

Develop your children’s empathy (同情心)

For example, when your children talk about something that happened to someone at school, ask them to imagine how the person might feel. If something happens to someone you know, don’t forget to show empathy when talking about it in front of your children.

Praise (表扬) them when they can control their feelings

When something that makes your children angry happens, but they can control their feelings, praise them. For example (打扰) you while you were doing homework. Instead, you found something fun for him to do. That was great. You did a good job!”