Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.
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Kids who have an understanding of how and why their feelings are what they are are much more likely to talk to us about what's happening, and they have better skills to work it out.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding feelings helps kids communicate better and develop important coping skills.
This quote by Brene Brown emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness in children. When kids are taught to understand their feelings and the reasons behind them, they become more capable of expressing themselves and seeking support, leading to healthier emotional development and better problem-solving skills.
Themes
Emotional IntelligenceCommunicationChildrenFeelingsUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting seminar focused on child development.
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