The most important lesson I have learned about children is that they have feelings! I know, I know …DUH!! But here’s the thing, they have feelings BEFORE they develop logic. They have feelings BEFORE they have the vocabulary to express themselves. They have feelings right from the start. They have BIG feelings but what they don’t have is experience. They don’t know yet that others may feel the same, or how to talk about what they’re feeling, or the knowledge that the feeling may pass but sometimes it may stay. They don’t have the tools to process, to articulate, to build resilience. Last year we finally hit the jackpot of authors giving attention to the ability to feel different feelings. These are some of my favorite titles that came out recently, that start the conversation. That may begin to help your child navigate feelings:
Maybe Tomorrow? by Charlotte Agell
I’m Worried by Michael Ian Black
*part of an emotions series, all are wonderful!
The Color Monster by Anna Llenas
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
