Description

Big emotions in little bodies can feel overwhelming, for them and for us. In this episode we dive into the foundations of emotional intelligence: naming feelings, co‑regulating, and creating a feelings‑rich environment. You’ll leave with practical tools, from calm‑down baskets to breathing games, that help children recognize and manage their emotions today while building lifelong empathy and resilience.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Name it to tame it. Labeling emotions gives kids power over them.
2. Your calm is contagious. Co‑regulation precedes self‑regulation.
3. Normalize feelings daily. Charts, stories, and pretend play make emotions part of the landscape.
4. Use simple tools. Breathing games, weighted toys, and check‑ins turn theory into practice.
5. Progress is measured in tiny moments. Consistency—not perfection—builds emotional fluency.

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Until next time: keep naming feelings, lending calm, and raising early learners with heart. 💛