A healthy way for children to express their feelings is by talking about them and why they feel that way. Not only does it make the child feel better when saying it out, it also allows the child to practice self-control and not act out the feelings on impulse. Sharing their feelings with others helps [...]
Situations evoke different feelings in people, and even the same situation can cause people to react differently. When people know what is causing them to feel a certain way, they are able to learn from it and know what to expect in similar future situations. Many choices in the future depend on the anticipation of [...]
Different emotions are associated with different internal body signals (physiological reactions). How does this affect your child? Part of children’s emotional knowledge includes being aware of their internal body signals for different emotions. Children who are unaware of their internal body signals for different feelings like distress, angry and frustration may not even be able [...]
Emotions are not only communicated through words, but are often displayed through facial expressions and body postures. When children are more competent in relating certain facial expressions and body postures with specific emotions, they tend to be more aware of how others are feeling. How does this benefit your child? This creates more opportunities for [...]
Every individual experiences different intensities of feelings each day. Children who are able to identify and understand emotions are often more capable of understanding why others behave differently. Learning more about emotions enables children to gain stronger self-awareness and empathy. How does this benefit your child? Research has shown that children tend to display more [...]
