Tips for Noticing and Naming Emotions: A Guide for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers

This CDC guide helps parents and caregivers support toddlers and preschoolers in recognizing and expressing emotions. It explains five emotion-coaching steps: notice, connect, listen, name, and find good solutions. Practical examples show how to acknowledge feelings while setting limits on harmful behavior. Guidance also addresses responding to tantrums, reflecting children’s emotions, and calming parents’ own reactions before offering support. Links to the accompanying online video and downloadable examples are retained.

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