**”The 5 Principles of Parenting”:
How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids? Psychologist Aliza Pressman’s Practical Guide**
📖 Key Takeaways
1️⃣ Co-Regulation is the Foundation
When children experience emotional meltdowns, effective responses include:
- Using a calm tone
- Validating their feelings (“I see you’re feeling upset right now”)
- Modeling self-calming techniques (deep breathing/pausing)
2️⃣ Parents Don’t Need to “Fake Perfection”
Children benefit from seeing caregivers:
✅ Acknowledge emotions authentically (“Mommy feels frustrated too—let’s take a breath together”)
❌ Avoid emotional dumping (Instead of: “You’re making me so angry!”)
3️⃣ Build Self-Regulation Skills Gradually
Teach children to:
- Label emotions (name the feeling)
- Practice recovery strategies (e.g., counting to 10)
- Understand emotions are temporary
💡 Why This Matters
Research shows kids with strong emotional regulation skills perform better academically, socially, and mentally.
