Hi Everyone! Ms. Poach here to talk about
Understanding. In Episode One of The Good Eggs,
Benedict was having a hard time adjusting to his new
surroundings in Albumen. His new friends, the Eggs,
didn't just understand his situation, they "stood under."
They showed empathy and they walked in his shoes, so to
speak. We might say to our child, "I
understand what you're going through," but until we really
stop and place ourselves in their situation, we can't get a
good perspective. Whatever a child may be going
through may not seem important in our adult lives, but to a
child it's their whole life, and trying to "stand under"
their difficulty may be all they need to give them a feeling of
relief. When Benedict realized his new
friends actually listened to his story, he was able to connect
with them, which made him feel a whole lot better!
They even brainstormed coping techniques and solutions
together. Try to "stand under" for your
child when they are struggling. Say, "Help me to understand what
you're feeling." This gives them a way to
express any frustration or fear and gives you a keener insight
into what's bothering them. A wonderful discussion
and sense of calm should follow! Like eggs, our kids are fragile;
take it over easy! Thanks for watching and thanks
for being a Good Egg! www.thegoodeggs.org