Does emotional validation spoil children?
No. Research shows it supports emotional development.The start of the year can also be emotionally demanding for children and adolescents.
Changes in routine, academic expectations, and emotional carryover from the previous year can affect their regulation.

Why January Needs Regulation, Not Pressure

January is often framed as a fresh start: new goals, new habits, new versions of ourselves.
But from a mental health perspective, this pressure can be counterproductive.

Society taught men to be strong by staying silent.
But silence comes with a psychological cost: depression, irritability, addiction, and emotional disconnection.

Children’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. However, kids often don’t have the words to explain what they feel, and instead they show it through their behavior or physical symptoms.
Identifying these signs early is key to supporting them, providing security, and preventing greater difficulties.

When we talk about professional networks, we’re referring to active, ethical collaboration among psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, educators, social workers, nutritionists, and other health and education professionals. This collaboration not only enhances professional practice but also greatly improves client or patient outcomes.