Tag Archives: kids and emotions

Understanding Worry in Children

by Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Worried Worry is a type of anxiety. Children can get tangled in the circular thinking of worried thoughts at early ages. As adults, we can help little ones work through these … Continue reading

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Acting Out: 3 Drama Exercises to Help Kids Manage Big Emotions

by Valerie Coulman, author of Dragons on the Inside (And Other Big Feelings) Whenever we tackle a new skill, we need practice. Whether it’s playing an instrument, baking the perfect cupcake, teaching in a classroom, or driving a forklift, we … Continue reading

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12 Ways to Help Young Children Calm Down

By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me!® series We live in stressful times. One of the most frequent challenges parents and teachers face is with … Continue reading

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Does Your Child Have the Emotional Vocabulary for School Success?

By Goldie Millar, Ph.D., and Lisa Berger, Ph.D., coauthors of F Is for Feelings With school underway, it’s a good time to check in with your kids to make sure they have what they need to succeed this year. Pencils? … Continue reading

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Author Spotlight: Goldie Millar and Lisa Berger

The staff at Free Spirit is privileged to work with many amazing authors. We will be sharing more author spotlights with you, and hope you enjoy learning about these writers who are dedicated to helping kids succeed. The following interview … Continue reading

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