Tantrums
Big emotions can be hard for little kids to handle. Tantrums are tough for kids and parents, but there are ways to deal with them to help everyone cope with those difficult moments.
Nina Deals with Cookie Monster’s Tantrum
It can be hard when big feelings cause big meltdowns, but you can help kids identify and name their feelings and learn to act in a positive way. When you show kids how to manage big feelings and stay calm, you’re showing that there are other ways to deal with overwhelming emotions.
In challenging moments, children can learn to handle their big feelings. Instead of letting their emotions out with difficult behavior, show them how to slow down, stay calm, and make a plan.
Teaching Kids to “Breathe, Think, Do”
Work through difficult moments with this three-step strategy.
Breathe, Think, Do!
You can help children to use the “Breathe, Think, Do” strategy to calm down, identify their feelings, and work to solve their problem!
Breathe, Buddy, Breathe!
Build your child’s self control with this interactive activity.
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Belly Breathing
Try teaching kids this three-step strategy to teach problem-solving, self-control, planning, and persistence. It works for grown-ups, too!
A Cloudy Day Story
Rosita is frustrated because she can’t join her friends at the movies. Mami reminds Rosita that on cloudy-feeling days, we can talk about our feelings.
Breathe, Buddy, Breathe!
Build your child’s self control with this interactive activity.
Changing the Labels
Use postive, supportive words to describe children.
Mean or Aggressive Behavior
Prevent mean behavior by following these steps.
The Waiting Game
Build your child’s patience when you’re waiting in line.
Frustration…and Persistence
Teach patience with these tips.
Recognizing & Expressing Big Feelings
Help your child to understand his big feelings.
Handling Worry and Anger
Learn how to calm children when they’re angry or anxious.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
Social Emotional Skills
Help kids build skills to develop healthy relationships, respect differences, and build the social behaviors and confidence they need.
Parenting
Tips for taking care of children’s needs—through the ups, the downs, the big learning moments, and all the little discoveries.
Children’s Feelings
When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.
