Working with Children When You're Emotional | A Waldorf Journey Episode #11

My students and I had a difficult reaction to the presidential election and the day after turned out to be one of the most difficult days of my teaching career. That day inspired the topic of this episode -- Working with Children When You're Emotional.

There are lots of different ideas out there about whether parents should conceal their emotions from their children or not. In this episode I talk a bit about my thoughts on the matter and share some of my own experiences. 

I apologize for the coughing and my shaky voice -- I'm still recovering from a cold. 

Some of the things I mention in this episode:

My new ebook The Waldorf Home. Please check out the website for more information. It's all about using the power of connection to create a more conscious and intentional homelife. I'd love to hear your questions and stories about creating a Waldorf home. Email me at meredith@awaldorfjourney.com. Your content could be featured in the book!

Check out this Psychology Today article about showing emotion in front of children.

Read the blog post about my post-election lesson plan.

I'd love to hear about your experiences discussing the election, or other upsetting topics with your children. What do you do when you're emotional and you must go on caring for your children? These are the things that challenge us most as parents and teachers. Let's support each other with our ideas.