Ages 2 to 5Strong research
Name the feeling, then guide the behaviour
"You are angry because the tower fell. You can't throw blocks."
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Children who can name feelings manage them better.
- It calms tantrums faster than shouting.
- It builds trust for the teenage years.
Primary Citation: Emotion coaching research (Gottman; Havighurst)
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming