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How to Explain Big Feelings to a Preschooler

March 15, 2026 by Lenna Evans

I remember one afternoon when my youngest daughter, Emily, was barely four, she stomped her little feet, flung her arms wide, and screamed because she didn’t want to leave the playground. I was exhausted, my coffee had gone cold in my hand, and all I wanted was five minutes of peace. Yet, in that moment, … Read more

15 Emotional Regulation Activities for 4-Year-Olds

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Lenna Evans

I remember a specific Tuesday afternoon about twenty years ago. My middle daughter—who is now a brilliant, composed attorney, mind you—was exactly four years old. She wanted the blue cup. Not the teal one, not the navy one, and certainly not the “baby” cup with the plastic straw. The blue one. The problem? The blue … Read more