
09/24/2025
Helping children navigate the world of emotions and opinions is a crucial part of their development.
While their natural inclination might be to see things in black and white, we can teach them that two seemingly contradictory things can be true at the same time. This is a powerful skill that builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
Here are a few phrases that you can model for them:
"You can disagree with someone and still treat them with kindness."
"You can think someone's ideas are harmful and still believe their life has value."
"You can be angry and choose respectful words."
By teaching our kids to hold space for these dual truths, we're equipping them with the tools they need to be compassionate, thoughtful, and resilient individuals.
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