Feelings check and hug

2–3 jaarFamily ConnectionGeen materialen nodig

Create a brief moment to connect about feelings. Sit at your child's eye level and gently ask how they're feeling. You might say "Are you feeling happy right now?" or "You look a little frustrated. Can I help?" Listen to their response, whether it's words, sounds, or gestures. Acknowledge what they express with warmth. Offer a hug, hand hold, or gentle back rub. Share your own simple feeling too, like "I feel happy when we play together." This creates a pattern of emotional check-ins that feel safe and warm.

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Feelings check and hug

Hoe doe je deze activiteit

Create a brief moment to connect about feelings. Sit at your child's eye level and gently ask how they're feeling. You might say "Are you feeling happy right now?" or "You look a little frustrated. Can I help?" Listen to their response, whether it's words, sounds, or gestures. Acknowledge what they express with warmth. Offer a hug, hand hold, or gentle back rub. Share your own simple feeling too, like "I feel happy when we play together." This creates a pattern of emotional check-ins that feel safe and warm.

Waarom het werkt

Warm, responsive reactions to your child's emotions help them develop better emotional regulation. Research demonstrates that maternal responsiveness to distress predicts improved negative affect regulation and greater empathy in children (Davidov & Grusec, 2006). When you respond warmly to both positive and negative feelings, you create a secure base for emotional development and strengthen your relationship.

Tips voor ouders

Accept whatever feeling they express without trying to fix it. Just being heard helps. If they can't name the feeling, you can offer simple choices like "happy or sad?" Physical comfort doesn't have to be a hug. Some children prefer a high five or sitting close.

Benodigde materialen

None

Leermethoden

Symbolic and Pretend PlaySongs, Stories, and RhymesInteractive Play-Based Learning

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