Developing Emotional Literacy

All children will experience challenging feelings sooner or later: anger at a toy being stolen; sadness when losing a game; frustration when struggling in class.  Emotions are a natural part of life, and while children should be allowed to express themselves, it is important they also learn how to process these more difficult emotions in a mindful way. 

Of course, many children may well be encountering these intense feelings for the first time, and it can be intimidating to skirt the line of helping them properly handle their emotions while also validating their experiences, please read the  guide below, offering expert advice on how to support children to develop emotional literacy. 

Tips to Support Developing Emotional Literacy