5 Things to Do BEFORE Introducing Emotional Wellness Tools to Your Child

Lay the Groundwork for Emotional Tools to Truly Work

You’re ready to teach your child about emotions—maybe you’ve got your eye on our emotion cards or calming posters. That’s amazing. But before you introduce these tools, it’s important to create the right foundation.

Here are 5 things we recommend doing first:

1. Start with you.

Want your child to regulate big feelings? Let them see you regulate yours. When we model calming down, apologizing, or naming our own feelings, we teach more than any tool ever could.

2. Connect before you correct.

Before jumping into solutions, help your child feel seen. “You’re upset. That makes sense.” When kids feel understood, they’re more open to learning what to do next.

3. Build a safe space.

Emotional learning requires safety, not shame. Let home be a place where all feelings—even the messy ones—are allowed. That’s the soil emotional tools grow in.

4. Pause in the storm.

Trying to teach mid-tantrum? Not the best time. Comfort first. Tools and talk can come after. Timing matters.

5. Be patient.

It’s not one poster, one card, one chat. It’s a slow, beautiful process of growing awareness together. Go gently. It’s okay if it takes time.

These steps are like preparing the soil before planting seeds. With love, consistency, and time, emotional tools can bloom into something powerful.

If you’re looking for gentle, playful ways to support your child’s emotional growth, explore our range of emotional wellness tools—thoughtfully created for little hearts. Browse the full range at here.