Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

Editor's Note

Small children can experience enormous emotions — often before they have the language or skills to explain what is happening inside them. Tiny Humans, Big Emotions approaches tantrums, meltdowns and difficult behaviour through the lens of emotional development. Alyssa Blask Campbell and Lauren Stauble help adults look beyond the behaviour itself and consider what a child may be communicating, learning or struggling to regulate in that moment. Rather than expecting young children simply to calm down or behave differently, the book focuses on helping them gradually build the skills to recognise, understand and navigate their emotions. Practical guidance sits alongside a compassionate view of both children and the adults caring for them.

Why We Selected This Book

Because raising emotionally capable children is not about preventing difficult feelings. We selected Tiny Humans, Big Emotions because it treats emotions as something children learn to navigate rather than something adults need to eliminate. It offers parents and caregivers practical ways to respond to challenging moments while keeping the child's emotional development at the centre. We particularly appreciate its emphasis on skills that develop over time. The goal is not a perfectly calm child or a perfectly calm parent, but a family with better tools for understanding what happens when emotions become bigger than words.

Who Will Enjoy This Book

• Parents and caregivers navigating tantrums, meltdowns, defiance and other intense emotional moments with young children.
• Adults interested in emotional development, emotional regulation and helping children build greater emotional awareness.
• Parents looking for practical strategies while still wanting to understand the reasons behind a child's behaviour.
• Educators and early-years professionals interested in supporting children's social and emotional development.

Book Details

Authors

Alyssa Blask Campbell & Lauren Stauble

Category

Non-fiction & Memoir

Language

English

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