Preschoolers Expressing Feelings

Preschoolers Expressing Feelings

• As children grow older they learn more ways to express their feelings. Instead of just crying when they are afraid, preschoolers may tell you they are afraid, be very quiet or cling to you.
• Little children learn new ways of handling different situations by watching people. Sometimes they don't cope or get stressed. and They can behave like a toddler, particularly if they are tired or becoming ill.
• You can help them learn more positive ways of expressing feelings by:
  • accepting your child's feelings and letting them know you understand what they are feeling when you can
  • talking about how bodies feel when we experience emotions, eg 'When I'm scared sometimes my tummy hurts'
  • talking about feelings, being honest about them and using everyday words to describe them.

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