When you label your feelings, it can help you regulate your emotions better. How do you explore feelings with your child in a fun way? One of the ways to explore this with your child is via reading a story. So why not head to your local library and check out one of the following feeling focused books: 

The Color Monster 

Big Feelings 

Lizzy’s Ups and Downs

Other strategies which are discussed include:

Make your own book with your own child together; using the framework, “A time I was sad, a time I was happy, a time I was mad, etc.” 

Draw together and make pictures using just 1 color at a weekend, on vacation or in a small group

How to pull all the strategies together in one activity: Read The Color Monster, Make Your Own Book, Focus on One Color 

Other podcast episodes that are related to feelings:

Three Playful Ways to Explore Feelings with kids

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-156

Feelings Check in Ideas at Home and School

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-90

Six Books about Feelings for Kids

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-66

How to Explore Feelings with Kids Who Won’t Talk

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-47

How to Use the Feelings Thermometer

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-30

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!

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