Why Kids Feel Envy and How Parents Can Help | LULUBUG Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Envy is a normal feeling, but it can be a difficult one for young children to understand. When kids see someone else with something they want, receiving attention they wish they had, or succeeding at something they are struggling with, envy can quickly turn into comparison, frustration, sadness, or anger. In this episode of the LULUBUG Podcast for Parents, we explore what envy can tell us about what a child is feeling and how parents can help them work through it without shame. You’ll learn: • Why envy is a normal part of emotional development• What may be underneath a child’s feelings of envy• How comparison can affect the way kids see themselves• How to acknowledge the feeling without encouraging unhealthy behavior• Why curiosity can be more helpful than immediately correcting the emotion• How parents can help kids recognize what they really want• Ways to build confidence and a healthier response to comparison Envy does not have to be a feeling we teach children to hide. When we help kids understand what they are feeling and why, we can give them tools to respond with greater confidence, awareness, and empathy. Subscribe to the LULUBUG Podcast for Parents for conversations about childhood development, big feelings, behavior, learning, and practical ways to support your child. Watch more from LULUBUG: LULUBUG’s Garden: https://www.youtube.com/@LulubugsGarden More LULUBUG Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@LulubugsPodcastForParents Follow LULUBUG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulubugspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulubugspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593967364918 Website: https://www.lulubugsgarden.com/ #ParentingPodcast #ChildDevelopment #BigFeelings