17/09/2025
“Name it to tame it.”
Ever heard this phrase?
Children — especially toddlers and neurodivergent kids — often feel huge emotions. But here’s the thing: many of them don’t yet have the words to explain what they’re feeling.
And when we can’t say it... we show it. Through meltdowns. Tantrums. Shutting down. Lashing out.
That’s where emotional vocabulary comes in. 💬
📖 Research shows that when kids learn to label emotions like “frustrated,” “overwhelmed,” or “proud,” they’re more likely to:
✔ Calm down quicker
✔ Feel understood
✔ Solve problems peacefully
✔ Build emotional resilience
🌱 But it starts with us — parents and caregivers modeling it in daily life:
🗣️ “I feel a little worried right now.”
💛 “You’re really excited about that toy!”
📊 And using simple tools like visual charts, books, or emotion cards.
You just need to start small — and keep showing them it’s safe to feel.
💬 What’s one feeling word your child is learning right now?
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