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Big Feelings

11 skills for kids ages 4–8.

Big Feelings
After-School Meltdowns in Kindergarten
Many kindergarteners hold it together all day and fall apart once they see a safe grown-up.
Ages 4–7
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Balloon Breathing for Kids
Balloon breathing is a slow belly breath where kids imagine filling a balloon in their tummy, then letting the air out slowly.
Ages 4–8
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Big Problem, Little Problem for Kids
"Big problem, little problem" helps children match their reaction to the situation.
Ages 4–7New
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Calm-Down Strategies for 4-Year-Olds
Four-year-olds can't calm down on command yet; they learn by calming down with you.
Ages 3–5New
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Feelings Check-In for Kindergarten
A feelings check-in is a quick daily moment when children name how they feel, often by pointing to a face, color or picture.
Ages 4–7New
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How to Set Up a Calm-Down Corner at Home
A calm-down corner is a cozy spot where a child goes to settle big feelings — not a punishment.
Ages 3–7New
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How to Stop a Child From Whining
Whining usually means a child is tired, hungry, bored or wants connection — and has learned it sometimes works.
Ages 3–7New
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Teaching Feelings Words to Preschoolers
Preschoolers learn feelings words the way they learn any words: by hearing them often in real moments.
Ages 3–5New
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What to Say Instead of "Calm Down"
"Calm down" tells a child what to do but not how, so it often makes things worse.
Ages 4–8New
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When Your 4-Year-Old Hits When Angry
Hitting is common at four because anger arrives faster than words.
Ages 3–5New
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When Your 5-Year-Old Cries Over Everything
Frequent crying at five is common, especially with tiredness, hunger, transitions or a sensitive temperament.
Ages 4–6New

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