Feelings

"I'm really mad. Please don't talk to me right now."

Not the usual statement parents like to hear.

However, my heart was smiling when my four year old said that to us politely, but assertively the other day.

Emotions are healthy. I tell my kids that it is ok to be mad. The key is what do you do with them.

When your angry, don't fight.
When your sad, don't hide.

He got it.

And it didn't take him until he was 30.