--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Dr. Parker Huston description: Dr. Parker Huston is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in pediatric psychology for nearly ten years. He currently has his own practice in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Huston is passionate about providing education and opening doors so that children and their families can achieve their maximum potential and feel like they have agency in their lives. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Grades 1-5 ## Dr. Parker Huston ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(10).jpg?width=35&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(10).jpg) Dr. Parker Huston is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in pediatric psychology for nearly ten years. He currently has his own practice in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Huston is passionate about providing education and opening doors so that children and their families can achieve their maximum potential and feel like they have agency in their lives. Find me on: ## Recent Posts ###### 2 min read ## [Five Steps Parents and Kids Can Take Toward Emotional Development](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/five-steps-parents-and-kids-can-take-toward-emotional-development) By [Dr. Parker Huston](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/author/dr-parker-huston) on May 6, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Emotional%20Empowerment.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/five-steps-parents-and-kids-can-take-toward-emotional-development) “Don’t be sad.” “You shouldn’t feel scared.” “Stop being angry.” “You don’t need to get your feelings hurt over it.” “You should be so thankful.” It’s not uncommon to hear parents addressing their children with comments or corrections involving how a child should or should not feel. This is especially true with emotions many deem “negative” such as hurt, fear, anger, and sadness. Though these admonishments may be well-intentioned, I believe they miss the mark on what human beings are supposed to do. We are, by our very nature, highly emotional beings capable of experiencing a broad range of sentiments. If children are consistently taught to ignore or squelch “bad” emotions, they will likely be unprepared for life. A healthier, more holistic approach is to empower our children emotionally by teaching them to experience and express a wide range of emotions, and help them learn to regulate their emotions when necessary. Emotional empowerment has five primary stages. Parents can practice each of these stages with their child no matter the child’s age. These are fundamental skills that everyone needs. Developing the ability to identify, express, and regulate emotions is a life-long process, one in which there is always room for growth and improvement. As such, parents can serve as models for their own children as every member of the family seeks to grow and mature. 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