
How a Mother’s Emotional State Affects Her Children And How to Protect Them Through Life’s Ups and Downs Being a mother is one of the most powerful, demanding, and emotionally complex roles in the world. A mother’s psychic or emotional state doesn’t just live inside her—it ripples outward, especially into the hearts and minds of her children. Whether you're soaring or struggling, your inner world shapes the emotional climate your children grow up in. So how does a mother’s emotional health impact her kids, and how can you shield them from the storms while riding life’s inevitable waves? 1. The Emotional Mirror Effect Children are emotional sponges. They absorb more than we say—they absorb what we feel. If a mother is frequently anxious, depressed, or angry, children can begin to m...