Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

by Alyssa Blask Campbell

Be aware of a child’s emotions. Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching. Listen empathetically and validate a child’s feelings. Label emotions in words a child can understand. Help a child discover appropriate ways to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting situation.2