1 min read Emotional Awareness: Helping Children Understand and Express Feelings
Emotional awareness helps children build resilience and strong relationships. This blog explores how teaching kids to recognize and express emotions supports mental well-being.
Emotional Awareness
Learning about emotions is just as important as learning numbers and letters. Children aged five to ten are developing emotional vocabulary and self-regulation skills.
Encouraging children to name their feelings helps reduce frustration and behavioral challenges. Simple practices like daily check-ins, storytelling, and open conversations support emotional growth.
When children understand emotions, they become more empathetic toward others. This improves friendships and reduces conflicts.
Parents can model emotional awareness by expressing their own feelings calmly and listening without judgment. Teaching breathing techniques or quiet time supports emotional regulation.
Children who feel emotionally understood develop stronger self-esteem and confidence.
Ruchira Darda
I am Ruchira Darda, a relationship coach, parenting expert, author, and entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience. Based in Mumbai, I work extensively in the areas of mindful living and emotional wellness. I am a TEDx speaker and focus on personality identification to help individuals and families build stronger, healthier relationships. I also lead and actively support initiatives such as the Lokmat MahaMarathon.
