21/08/2026
Children often copy what they see. If they are frequently yelled at, they may learn to yell too. Yelling does not teach empathy, so it is important to consistently model calm communication, kindness, and understanding.
💙 Some children may numb or shut down their emotions as a way of coping with too much stress or emotional pain. This can make it harder for them to recognize their own feelings and respond to the feelings of others. Rebuilding emotional awareness and empathy takes time, patience, and safety.
Here’s what you can do:
1️⃣Talk with your child about difficult experiences. Let them share what happened, how they felt, and how those experiences may still affect them. These conversations can help you understand your child better and help them understand themselves.
🧠 The brain is involved, too. The hippocampus plays an important role in organizing memories and helping us make sense of our experiences. Giving children a safe space to talk about stressful or frightening experiences can help them process those memories and connect what happened in the past with what they are feeling today.
2️⃣ Help them name their feelings, talking about what happened, and creating a sense of safety can support a child as they learn to understand and regulate their reactions. The amygdala helps detect threats (for example when they are being yelled at) and is involved in emotional responses such as fear. Stressful experiences can make this system more reactive.
When overwhelming experiences are difficult to process, children may feel fearful, angry, defensive, or withdrawn without fully understanding why. Helping them connect past experiences with present feelings can help them understand themselves and develop healthier ways to respond.
3️⃣ Most importantly, model the empathy you want your child to learn. ❤️ Children learn empathy by experiencing it themselves.
🌷 Share your insights or experiences below. Let’s learn from one another. 🤍