Dear annema:

Yes, protect your children’s hearts and encourage them to talk about their feelings and disappointment. When a child has a parent that listens to the, allows them to feel what they feel, saying something like: “I too feel sad…or angry..” This makes a huge difference in a child’s mental health. It is not so much the disappointments in a child’s life as it is being ALONE with it that harms a child. Make sure your children are not alone with their feelings on this matter and any other.

Write anytime, all through this Tuesday. When I am online, I will respond.

anita