When "Validating Feelings" Doesn't Work

If you've been following gentle parenting or positive parenting techniques, then you've probably heard about how validating feelings is an essential part of helping your toddler or preschooler learn to manage their emotions. But maybe validating feelings doesn't seem to be working for your child? May it seems like when you try to validate their feelings by saying something like "I see you're upset" it only seems to make things worse. In this video, I'll explain the reasons WHY validating feelings isn't working for your child, and what you need to know to fully support your little one through their big emotions. 📢 Parenting little ones doesn't have to be a struggle. Join ⭐️The Life With Littles Lounge⭐️ and unlock joyful, confident, connected parenting. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/Life-with-Littles-Lounge ❤️ FREE Toddler Parenting Resources! Access a growing library of over 18 practical parenting tools, developmental activities, and printables that make toddler and preschool parenting more joyful and less stressful. 👉🏼 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/tprl ❤️ Subscribe here! → https://bit.ly/30L9W71 ❤️ Help support my channel by buying me a coffee! 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/support-the-innovative-momma *Keeping it honest✌🏼: This video contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you, which is VERY much appreciated. 💕 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. PRODUCTS MENTIONED 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 💗 The Life with Littles Parenting Membership 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/Life-with-Littles-Lounge ⭐️ My favorite products for "mom life" 👉🏼 http://innovativefaves.com AND https://bit.ly/PocketfulofParentingLTK⭐️ 📚 Audiobooks have been a LIFESAVER to get some good reads in while multitasking! Try Audible FREE for 30 days! (Trust me, you'll thank me!) 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3plmqMQ Watch More Here 👇🏼 💗 How to Be a Calm Parent 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/MzyGzMSTspg?si=Z4yD9I73fUE6w2F_ 💗 How to Set Effective Boundaries with Toddlers 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/3DM9ThIy7ic?si=AZhxMeVhVxQzppcK ♡ For more positive parenting tips, check out my website: https://pocketfulofparenting.com L E T S C O N N E C T! ♡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pocketfulofparenting ♡ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pocketfulofparenting ♡ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pocketfulofparenting ♡ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pocketfulofparenting Welcome to Pocketful of Parenting (formerly The Innovative Momma)! I’m Jess - a Parenting Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, former preschool/kindergarten teacher & momma! Parenting is TOUGH - especially in the early years where the sleep is little and the feelings are BIG. My mission is to help reframe the idea of the “terrible twos,” “threenagers,” and “fournados” to help parents LOVE LIFE WITH LITTLES! I provide science-based information on your child’s developing brain to help you gain a better understanding and form a deeper connection with your little one. I’ll also be sharing tools you can use to help your child get through their big emotions while keeping your cool in the process. (Say “bye-bye” to yelling, bribes, threats & punishments!) You’ll also find easy play activities to help support your child’s development across multiple areas, such as: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development.