And it’s so important to monitor not just the physical growth of our kids, but also their emotional health. I’ve seen how activities like regular family check-ins can help kids open up about their feelings. What strategies do you all use to encourage your children to talk about their emotions?
Regular family check-ins are great, but I’ve found that having a dedicated ‘feelings jar’ at home helps too. We write down how we’re feeling throughout the week and then share during dinner. It sparks deeper conversations, especially when kids see feelings labeled or expressed in a fun way.
I completely agree about the importance of emotional health. In our house, we’ve started using a ‘feelings board’ where everyone can post their emotions when they come up; it sparks some great conversations. How do you manage those check-ins — weekly, or more often?
And i’ve been using a ‘feelings calendar’ where we mark days based on how everyone felt. It’s a bit like checking in without the pressure of a formal chat, and it gives us talking points later. , getting my kids to open up can be tough sometimes, but it’s worth it?
And i love the idea of family check-ins! I’ve found that reading a book about feelings together can spark great conversations too. What books do you recommend?