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\"Teaching<\/figure>

Babies are not born with the knowledge of how to label or express emotions.\u00a0 This is why toddlers and preschoolers may have tantrums or meltdowns.\u00a0 They need to be taught what these emotions are, how they can be appropriately expressed, and it is okay to feel these emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Labeling Emotions<\/span><\/h4>\n

One way to teach your preschooler the different emotions is by reading books about emotions.\u00a0 A quick keyword search of the library database should yield several choices for you to read with your little one.\u00a0 You can also talk about what characters in other stories may be feeling and why they may be feeling those emotions.\u00a0 For example, if a character has a scared look on her face, you may say, \u201cShe looks scared.\u00a0 Her face is doing this.\u00a0 Why do you think she is feeling scared?\u00a0 When was the last time you were scared?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Modeling<\/span><\/h4>\n

Modeling how you handle emotions is a great way to teach your preschooler how to appropriately express her emotions.\u00a0 Talk to your little one about what you are feeling, label the emotions, and tell her why you feel that way and how you are going to get back to your neutral state.\u00a0 For example, if you are frustrated that you just spilled a glass of milk on the floor, you may say, \u201cI am frustrated, because I spilled the milk.\u00a0 I am going to take three big breaths to calm myself.\u201d\u00a0 This helps your preschooler know these emotions are ok and experienced by everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk about Emotions<\/span><\/h4>\n

If your child is angry or upset, you may be able to redirect his attention and open conversation to discuss the emotions being felt.\u00a0 For example, if your preschooler is stomping his feet and screaming, because he wants a toy that doesn\u2019t belong to him, you may say, \u201cYou look angry.\u00a0 Your face is doing this.\u201d\u00a0 This will cause your child to redirect his attention to your face.\u00a0 Take that opportunity to offer a calming technique (i.e. three big breaths).\u00a0 Once your preschooler has had a chance to calm down, talk to him about how he felt and why.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, every parent goes through this stage with their child and, just like waking up to eat every two hours as a newborn, this, too, is just a stage.\u00a0 Next time your preschooler is melting down or having a tantrum, share your calm with him or her!<\/span><\/p>\n

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