Learn how to respond to big feelings with calm, connection, and confidence. These short guides help you support your child’s emotional growth every day.
Stay close, breathe slowly, and say: “Let’s sit together until this big feeling gets smaller.” Being present is more powerful than fixing.
Behind every outburst is a need: rest, connection, or support. Try asking, “What would help you feel safe right now?”
Speak in a slower tone. Sit at your child’s level. Let silence create space for emotional processing.
Say: “Your face looks upset” or “You’re clenching your fists. That must be a strong feeling.” This builds emotional awareness and trust.