{"id":18000000230,"date":"2019-01-28T18:09:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T18:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.comlegacy-west\/?p=18000000230"},"modified":"2021-07-01T12:03:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T12:03:59","slug":"little-ones-big-feelings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/2019\/01\/28\/little-ones-big-feelings\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Ones, Big Feelings"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18000000231 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2019\/02\/Emotions.jpg\" alt=\"Little Ones, Big Feelings\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you ever seen a child having an absolute meltdown somewhere and thought, \u201cI can totally relate?\u201d Most of us have big feelings often, sometimes several times throughout the day. Adults have learned over the years how to properly identify and manage the big emotions we still feel, but small children are still learning and can be easily overwhelmed by feelings and emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We can help children identify and navigate these big, scary feelings. Here are some helpful ways to teach your preschooler to name and manage their emotions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Model for them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most important things an adult can do is talk about feelings and be transparent and authentic about how difficult they can be! If you\u2019re sad, say, \u201cI\u2019m having a really hard day today because I\u2019m sad. Let\u2019s take a walk and get some exercise because it\u2019s good for our body and brain!\u201d This not only names a feeling but models a healthy way to deal with it. It also shows your child that nobody outgrows these feelings!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>All feelings are okay; all behaviors are not. <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reinforce that it\u2019s absolutely normal and valid to feel big feelings like joy, sadness, disappointment, or anger, but that there are unhealthy and unacceptable ways to act on them. Say out loud, \u201cI understand you\u2019re disappointed that you had to share your toy, but throwing it on the ground is not acceptable behavior.\u201d This validates the emotion while showing that there are better ways to deal with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Name the feelings. <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to give a child the words to describe their feelings. Explain words like \u201cdisappointment\u201d or \u201cfrustration.\u201d Giving your child the vocabulary to talk to you about their emotions will improve your communication with your child as they continue to navigate and identify their feelings. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At Kids &#8216;R&#8217; Kids Learning Academy of Legacy West, we know that learning to deal with your emotions is all part of growing up. That is why we use scientifically proven methods in our curriculum to foster healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/curriculum\/brain-development-curriculum\/\">brain development<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Legacy West<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Pearland, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>KIDS \u2018R\u2019 KIDS LEGACY WEST PRESCHOOL PROGRAM<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/programs\/preschool-childcare-program\/?utm_source=BlogDownload&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=L\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18000000540 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/11\/KRKLW-preschool-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Are you interested in learning more about how Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Academy of Legacy West can teach your preschooler about big feelings? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\/programs\/preschool-childcare-program\/\">Preschool Program<\/a>\u00a0is fully accredited and always ready to match your toddler\u2019s energy and curiosity with wonderful teaching lessons.<\/p>\n<p>We teach your preschooler to be prepared for elementary school and beyond!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/legacy-west\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Legacy West<\/a> is located in Frisco, Texas. Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! 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