Welcome back to Day 3 of your 30-Day Challenge to keep your family safe and secure with emotional firewalls!
Today, we’re diving deeper into a powerful habit that can protect your family’s emotional well-being:
regular emotional check-ins.
For kids, understanding what they’re feeling and why is crucial, especially in today’s digital age where emotions are easily amplified and manipulated.
Why are Emotional Check-Ins Important?
At this stage in life, kids are often overwhelmed by their emotions, yet they may struggle to express them. When they don’t understand or process their feelings, they may try to numb them by seeking distractions.
Social media, with its endless scroll and constant feedback loop, becomes an easy escape—but it can also lead to unhealthy behaviors, like scrolling addictions or trusting the wrong people too soon.
The key is to create a regular emotional check-in practice as a family activity.
When everyone participates, it normalises emotional expression and builds strong habits of emotional self-regulation. Plus, it can be a fun and creative way to connect as a family!
How to Get Started:
- Begin with general topics that are either important or fun for the whole family.
- You can incorporate emotional check-ins during dinner time or in relaxed moments when there’s no pressure. The goal is to create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing how they feel.
Today’s reflection prompts are your cheat sheet to get started.
They’ll help guide your discussions and make the emotional check-ins an engaging and meaningful practice.
By making emotional check-ins a regular practice, you’re not only helping your kids navigate their feelings but also strengthening your family’s emotional firewall against the challenges of the digital age.
These small, daily conversations can make a big difference in how your family handles both the highs and lows of life—online and off.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for Day 4 of the Emotional Firewalls Challenge!