My daughter turned 7 and has always been emotional. My husband, daughter and I have always talked about emotions and I feel like we have a good understanding/recognition of how we feel, sitting with the feelings or working through them as needed. I think we’re also pretty good at self regulating. For at least a year, usually at bedtime but it can earlier in the day too, my daughter tells me she’s sad. We try to discuss why but she doesn’t know and never knows. Other times we just snuggle and read until she falls asleep. It’s usually preceded by laughing and smiles and happiness so I’m not sure what’s triggering it. We talk about our days before bed and we talk about what made us happy/sad/laugh….she always ends up telling me she’s sad and could cry “buckets” of tears. I’m concerned about her being sad everyday, and while I think we’re doing the best we can, I wonder if it’s “normal” or not.
Has anyone dealt with this? I am open to all tips and discussion.
Has anyone dealt with this? I am open to all tips and discussion.