With the ongoing pandemic, important events and cherished activities like sports, social gatherings, and clubs, continue to get canceled. Feelings of disappointment are likely to settle in at various levels throughout this year. Here are some helpful strategies that you can utilize to help your kids manage their feelings of disappointment.
1. Listen and Validate: Take time to hear what is disappointing and validate that those feelings are real. This also means avoid judging their reactions and emphasizing your support for them with how they are feeling.