Questions to ask parents/carers of kids with "big feelings"
/"Kids with big feelings" is a phrase I sometimes use to describe children who have a tendency to get more frustrated, worried, embarrassed, hurt and sad than other children their age. I use this phrase because it avoids negativity and reflects the fact that these kids are often also particularly creative, joyful and hilarious fun!
If you work with children with "big feelings" you know that they can test their parents/carers' resources and frustration. It's a tough job for these people. And unlike most other "jobs", they get no training, time for reflection, formal planning processes or team building days...nope, they just have to do the best they can on the fly.
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