Parents urged to create safe spaces for children to express emotions
Mr. Ridwan Oyenuga, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SereniMind, a youth mental health platform, encouraged parents and caregivers to create safe and supportive home environments where children can freely express their emotions without fear of judgment. He stated that "Children experience emotions just as adults do," and that supporting children's emotional well-being helps them develop resilience and healthy coping skills.
Mr. Oyenuga noted that children experience fear, sadness, disappointment, loneliness, stress, and anxiety, but many lack the confidence or language to explain their feelings. He urged parents to avoid judging children's behavior and instead seek to understand the emotions behind their actions. He also called on schools to play a more active role in supporting children's emotional well-being, stating that teachers are often the first to notice changes in pupils' behavior and spend considerable time with children. Schools can promote emotional well-being by creating supportive learning environments and fostering positive relationships among pupils.
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