You are setting the tone

You must have realized by now that as a parent you are setting the emotional tone that shapes the environment in your home. Have you noticed the glance you get while your child is playing? Oh yes, only a look at your face and they know if mommy is worried or if daddy is upset. Some kids may express it and some won't, but they all absorb what's happening at home. It's impossible to experience total peace and harmony in your home 24/7 but you want to be quick to bring any situation back to normal. This will help the child to understand that all feelings are valid, including being sad, upset, or angry in a situation, but this is not the standard tone of your household. By providing solutions to challenging situations and maintaining an attitude of "we'll figure this out" when there are no obvious solutions, you are helping your child build resilience and learn to overcome the challenges in life. Just be careful of toxic positivity. Sugarcoating any bad situation with a smile won't cut it. Children have built-in lie detectors, and you can't trick them. They can feel something's off and hiding the truth will only create confusion. Children need to learn how to deal with difficulties. That depends of course on their age and maturity level. You don't want to solve every situation for them, but you certainly don't want to overwhelm them. You will need to be careful with your approach. If you are dealing with very tough situations and feel overwhelmed, you can always seek support from a counselor. Thankfully, there are a lot of mental healthcare professionals available online and it has become easier to access help these days. Kids are always happy when they know their parents are being taken care of and you want your children to experience the best version of you.