How can I encourage my child to express their feelings?

  1. Model Emotional Expression: Share your feelings in a healthy way, so they see it’s okay to express emotions.
  2. Ask Open-Ended Questions: Instead of “Did you have a good day?” try, “What was your favourite part of today?”
  3. Use “Feelings” Words: Introduce words like happy, sad, frustrated, or nervous to help them label emotions.
  4. Create a Safe Space: Let them know it’s okay to feel and express all emotions, even negative ones.