Emotions Chart
Children benefit from practice in recognizing and naming emotions they feel and observe in others. This chart covers a range of emotions to print for reference.
October 23, 2020
Children benefit from practice in recognizing and naming emotions they feel and observe in others. This chart covers a range of emotions to print for reference.
Understanding emotions in yourself and others is important for managing relationships, handling frustration, achieving goals, showing self-control, and communicating well. When parentsunderstand the importance of emotions, they connect with their children, are aware of what their children are going through, and effectively handle difficult behavior. Taken together, these skills contribute
Juggling the demands of work, home, and other responsibilities leaves many parents feeling like they do not have nearly enough time with their children. But even small acts of kindness, protection, and caring—a hug, a smile, or loving words—make a big difference to children. Research shows that babies who receive
Learn about three communication styles: passive, aggressive, and assertive. Passive In passive behavior, the focus is on others, not on what you want or need. Passiveness often comes from feelings of insecurity, needing approval, perfectionism, wanting to be liked, and excessively putting the needs of others before your own. Passive
Assertive communication is telling someone what you need in a way that is clear and straightforward. Tone of voice, body language, and words contribute to a person’s communication style. Parents can use the skills below to improve the way they communicate with their children, especially when setting and enforcing limits.
Developmental Milestones Understands right, wrong, fair, and unfair. Can recognize simple words and may even be reading. Can name four or five colors. Has a vocabulary of 6- to 8-word sentences. Can tell a simple story. Understands games have rules. Can skip, walk on tiptoes, and jump forward. Throws a
Developmental Milestones Enjoys playmates and will begin to play cooperatively with others. It is normal to have imaginary friends. Speech is almost always understandable. Can usually count from one to 10. Can walk on tiptoes, climb a ladder, and ride a tricycle. Holds and uses a pencil with good control.
Developmental Milestones Playmates are important at this age. Asks an excessive number of questions. More than 50 percent of your child’s speech is clear enough to be understood. Begins to recognize gender differences. Names pictures in a book. Knows own name, age, and gender. Likes to be independent. Parenting Tips
Developmental Milestones Enjoys playing with friends. Does not share well. Asks frequent questions. May have a vocabulary of 50 or more words. Climbs up steps holding on for support. Jumps off the floor with both feet. Opens doors. Kicks a ball. Can wash and dry hands. Climbs on furniture. Uses
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