A heartwarming video has been making the rounds on social media, showing a touching conversation between a 4-year-old boy and his mother about how to process his emotions.
In the video, which was shared by Good Morning America, the young boy, named Zyaire, can be seen sitting with his mother, Christina, as he opens up about feeling sad and frustrated.
“I’m mad,” Zyaire tells his mom. “I’m really mad. And I’m sad.”
Christina, who is clearly well-versed in emotional intelligence, listens patiently as her son shares his feelings, before offering him some sage advice.
“It’s okay to be mad and sad,” she tells him. “But it’s not okay to be mean. So if you’re feeling mad, take a deep breath, and count to 10. And if you’re feeling sad, you can cry or you can talk about it.”
Zyaire seems to take this advice to heart, as he nods along thoughtfully, before hugging his mom tightly and telling her he loves her.
The heartwarming video has struck a chord with viewers, with many praising Christina for her compassionate parenting and the importance of teaching children how to process their emotions in a healthy way.
As Zyaire shows us, even at just 4 years old, it’s never too early to start having open and honest conversations about our feelings.
