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Have you ever seen a child having an absolute meltdown somewhere and thought, \u201cI can totally relate?\u201d Most of us have big feelings often, sometimes several times throughout the day. Adults have learned over the years how to properly identify and manage the big emotions we still feel, but small children are still learning and can be easily overwhelmed by feelings and emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n

We can help children identify and navigate these big, scary feelings. Here are some helpful ways to teach your preschooler to name and manage their emotions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Model for them<\/b><\/h4>\n

One of the most important things an adult can do is talk about feelings and be transparent and authentic about how difficult they can be! If you\u2019re sad, say, \u201cI\u2019m having a really hard day today because I\u2019m sad. Let\u2019s take a walk and get some exercise because it\u2019s good for our body and brain!\u201d This not only names a feeling but models a healthy way to deal with it. It also shows your child that nobody outgrows these feelings!<\/span><\/p>\n

All feelings are okay; all behaviors are not<\/b><\/h4>\n

Reinforce that it\u2019s absolutely normal and valid to feel big feelings like joy, sadness, disappointment, or anger, but that there are unhealthy and unacceptable ways to act on them. Say out loud, \u201cI understand you\u2019re disappointed that you had to share your toy, but throwing it on the ground is not acceptable behavior.\u201d This validates the emotion while showing that there are better ways to deal with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Name the feelings<\/b><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s important to give a child the words to describe their feelings. Explain words like \u201cdisappointment\u201d or \u201cfrustration.\u201d Giving your child the vocabulary to talk to you about their emotions will improve your communication with your child as they continue to navigate and identify their feelings. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to learn more about<\/span> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Landstar<\/span><\/a> located in Orlando, Florida? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you ever seen a child having an absolute meltdown somewhere and thought, \u201cI can totally relate?\u201d Most of us have big feelings often, sometimes several times throughout the day. 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