Understanding Big Emotions in Young Children
Show: Long Live Childhood
In this episode, Dr. Michaela Thordarsen from Rady Children's Health explains how young children experience intense emotions. Learn about the brain's development and why kids may struggle to regulate their feelings. Discover effective strategies for parents and caregivers to support emotional regulation.

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