If you’re a parent, the phrase ‘not in front of the kids' is something you’ve probably heard, said and thought. But is hiding your negative emotions when you’re upset helpful or harmful when it comes to your kids? Today’s episode was prompted by a discussion following the recent school shooting in Nashville and whether or not you should acknowledge your emotions to your kids. Let’s dive in! 



References and links mentioned in the episode: 
 
Not in front of the kids: Effects of parental suppression on socialization behaviors during cooperative parent–child interactions.
The Cascade Effect of Parent Dysfunction: An Emotion Socialization Transmission Framework
Show Notes: 
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