Me and My Feelings

Ever wonder why it's so hard for kids to say what they're feeling? This guide gives you the tools to help them move beyond "I'm fine" and start naming their emotions, from anger and sadness to happiness and excitement, building a foundation for lifelong emotional intelligence. You'll discover simple, interactive exercises and conversation starters designed to make talking about feelings a normal, everyday activity. Learn how to create a safe space for expression, understand the science behind big emotions, and empower your child to manage their feelings with confidence and calm.

Vanessa Green Allen, M.Ed., is a National Board Certified Teacher with over two decades of experience helping children navigate their emotional and academic worlds. Her passion for fostering social-emotional learning in the classroom directly inspired her to create this guide for families everywhere. Vanessa believes that giving children the language to understand their feelings is the foundation for a happy and resilient life, a mission she now extends from her students to young readers and their parents.