Learn how to help your child recognize and express big feelings without fear or shame. Discover gentle, play-based ways to build emotional literacy at home.

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This post helps you tell the difference — and what your child may be trying to say.

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We’ve all been there—your child’s eyes fill with frustration, their voice rises in volume, or they go silent and withdraw, and suddenly it feels like you’re caught in the middle of an emotional storm.