Dear Parents,
SELF-AWARENESS MEANS KNOWING WHO WE ARE – BAD AND GOOD.
In this section, we are discussing self-awareness. This lesson started with physical self-awareness as a metaphor for emotional self-awareness. The former is easy – almost anyone can tell when they are
comfortable, too hot, in pain, etc. Being emotionally self-aware can be more
difficult, especially for young children who are still learning how to process and
express emotions.
How can you help?
- Help them process negative emotions. Instead of telling them to “grow up,” or matching them anger-for-anger during a meltdown, try saying, “It seems like you’re very upset. I’m going to give you some time to think about why, then you can come explain it to me
calmly.” - Allow your child to explore their strengths and weaknesses. Let them know that failure is not
absolute. It is an opportunity to learn. A child must be aware of which areas and skills they need to improve in before they are able to do so. - Encourage your child to express their emotions. Being self-aware is a key component of emotional intelligence, which in turn allows us to build healthy relationships with others.