...to acknowledge your own feelings. You are human and have feelings, too! You may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, confused or fearful. Whether you (or anyone else) feels is real and valid, so take time to notice and acknowledge your feelings.
A second step to take is to wait until you are calm. Whether we like it or not, kids watch adults and pay attention to our nonverbal and body language. They are very aware of our reactions to things.
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