Validating Children's Feelings

Perry underscores the necessity of acknowledging and validating children's emotions to build resilience and emotional security. She warns against dismissing children's fears, stating, 'It is too easy to dismiss a child’s fears about, say, trying a new food, but if we tell them not to be silly rather than listening to them, there is a danger that they will think they are being silly to feel what they do.' Validating feelings helps children feel understood and less lonely, promoting emotional well-being.