Is it okay to cry in front of a child?

When you're having a hard time and your emotions are overwhelming, it's okay to cry. And it's helpful for children to know that mom and dad are real people, that tears, falls, mistakes are normal.

What's important to do when you're in a bad mood:

• Don't suppress emotions. Don't hold back, otherwise, there will be a snowball effect. Live through them.
• Explain your feelings to your child, what you are experiencing now, so that they learn to identify and recognize a particular emotion.
• Don't keep secrets. If something terrible/tragic happened - don't hide it from the child. They will feel that something is wrong, but will not understand what's the matter.

Pay attention to what the child needs to know:

• That they are not to blame for what is happening, they should not influence anything or bear responsibility for anything.
• That you have everything under control, you will take care of everything.
• And even if there is no way out, say "I will definitely come up with something!"

Seeing your emotions, the child will gain important experience - you can go through different experiences and not break down, but move on. Feelings and emotions do not make us weaker, they make us more human.