How to Help Kids With Tough Emotions When a Parent Can’t

Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate

How to Help Kids With Tough Emotions When a Parent Can’t

Episode Summary

What happens when a child speaks up about something that doesn’t feel right—and no one listens? In this deeply personal episode, I share my story of growing up in an emotionally unsafe home, the lifelong impact of not being believed, and the turning point that led me to reclaim my voice.

I also introduce my latest children’s book, I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally. This story is for children who need someone to listen, believe them, and validate their feelings. If you’re a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this episode is a powerful reminder of how much it means to really listen to a child.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect and not being believed
✅ How my personal story led to my Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate series
✅ Why I wrote I Believe You and how it helps children trust their instincts
✅ How parents, grandparents, and teachers can create emotional safety for kids
✅ The importance of listening—because believing a child today can change their future

Links & Resources:

📖 I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally – Now available in the Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate series!
🌎 Visit my website for free resources and more: Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate

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