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Feelings and Emotions

Feelings Under 5 min

A video highlighting strategies to help parents approach feelings & emotions playfully.

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Helping children express and understand their emotions helps them overcome challenges, understand others, and communicate. Everyday moments can be opportunities to help kids name their feelings.

A little boy being held by his father.
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Children’s Feelings
Our printables, videos, and other activities can help families talk about exploring emotions.
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