The Red Panda's Emotional Lessons: When Our Hearts Are Hurt

Mom asked Xia Xia, “How does it feel when your classmates distance themselves from you?”

Xia Xia furrowed her brow and said, “I feel really sad... I’m a bad kid.”

As she spoke, tears began to well up in her eyes.

Mom gently patted her and patiently asked, “Is it a lot like the pain in your knee when you fell while learning to walk?”

Xia Xia thought for a moment, then nodded.

Mom pointed to the place over Xia Xia’s heart and said, “We all have something beautiful called a mind. But just like our bodies, our minds can get hurt, too. Even though you can’t see or touch it, when your mind is truly hurt, you’ll definitely be able to feel it.”

Xia Xia listened carefully, then couldn’t help asking her mother, “What can I do?”

Theme: Understanding uncomfortable emotions correctly