The foundation of children’s emotional development relies in their relationship with their parents. Based on the care and nurturing they receive through positive interactions with adults, children will learn to:
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express with words their feelings
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understand the emotions of others
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control negative emotions when faced with difficult situations
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deal with fear when faced with the unknown
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calm down when in distress
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control anger and learn from mistakes when faced with failure.
By being comforted and supported when dealing with emotions and through a strong child-parent bond, children will gain confidence and be better able to communicate their needs and understand those of others.