As parents, one of the most important lessons we can pass on to our children is that emotions are normal + healthy. Research shows that we are experiencing at least one emotion about 90% of the time. Most of these emotions rise up from the subconscious mind-body, which holds the memories, beliefs + perceptions shaped by our past.
Often, we don’t fully understand why certain emotions surface—especially the difficult ones. And many of us carry shame or self-judgment about these unwanted feelings. This is why it’s so important to normalize the human emotional experience.
As parents, one of the most important lessons we can pass on to our children is that emotions are normal + healthy. Research shows that we are experiencing at least one emotion about 90% of the time. Most of these emotions rise up from the subconscious mind-body, which holds the memories, beliefs + perceptions shaped by our past.
Often, we don’t fully understand why certain emotions surface—especially the difficult ones. And many of us carry shame or self-judgment about these unwanted feelings. This is why it’s so important to normalize the human emotional experience.