PRESCHOOL PARENTING TIP: Big Feelings Need Big Support

Evelyn posted August 8

Have you ever wondered why your preschooler can go from completely happy to having a meltdown over something that seems so small? 😩

A missing snack. The wrong cup. Putting on shoes. Leaving the playground.

To us, it may seem like a little thing, but to a preschooler, that feeling can be HUGE.

🧠 Preschoolers are still developing the ability to:
• Manage strong emotions
• Use words when they're frustrated
• Wait and be patient
• Handle disappointment
• Calm themselves down

Instead of immediately saying, “Stop crying” or “You're okay,” try helping them name what they're feeling:

💬 “You're really upset because we have to leave the park.”

Then set the boundary:

💬 “It's okay to be mad. It's not okay to hit.”

And finally, help them regulate:

🤗 “I'm right here. Let's take some deep breaths together.”

✨ Remember: You don't have to stop every big emotion. Your job is to help your child learn how to move through it.

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