How Shame Triggers Negative Emotions in Children| A Parent's Guide to Child Development

07/12/2025 2 min

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In this podcast, parents will learn how shame can hinder a child’s emotional growth and why it is important to understand the difference between shame and guilt. It explains how shame can overwhelm a child’s mind, leading to negative feelings like anger, low self-esteem, and silence, and discusses how trauma can intensify these reactions.Time stamps:00:20 What does shame mean?00:35 What kinds of negative emotions result from shame?01:05 Why is it important to know if your child feels shame?01:27 What happens when children experience shame?01:56 What is the main difference between shame and guilt?Contact:Dr. Sarah Mundy: / parenting_through_stories Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/ App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.comInstagram: / fledglingsflight TikTok: / fledglings.flight Facebook: / fledglingsflight LinkedIn: / fledglings-flight Pinterest: / fledglingsflight Music: Purple Planet Music

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