Behavior & Environment
Many of us are aware of how important it is to acknowledge our kids’ feelings, especially the negative ones. We do it every day. However, how often do we share our negative feelings, our process for moving through them, and our behavior choices around them? It’s easy for us to share our feelings when we’re […]
Understanding and managing big emotions can be one of the most challenging skills for children (and adults) to develop. When young children experience intense feelings such as anger, impatience, fear, sadness, guilt, or even joy, they can often become overwhelmed. This can make it difficult for them to navigate situations appropriately. As caregivers and parents, […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” That’s true for many of the instructions we give kids throughout the day. Often, we don’t realize how we’re phrasing things. We give lots of commands focused on what we don’t want – “Stop yelling,” “Don’t run in the house,” […]
