What Are We Really Teaching Our Kids About Emotions?

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 08/05/2025

This blog explores a powerful moment when my son said, “I’m not okay, but I’m putting on a brave face.” It dives into what kids really learn when they're encouraged—directly or indirectly—to hide their emotions, and why true bravery looks more like honesty than pretending. If you're raising emotionally aware children or healing your own patterns, this one’s for you.