236. Why Doesn’t Reassurance Work for Anxiety and Big Feelings?
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Dr. Caroline discusses how to help children manage big emotions through self-monitoring and practical tools.
Helping children manage big emotions doesn’t start in the moment of meltdown—it starts long before. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions , Dr. Caroline breaks down how self-monitoring builds emotional regulation from the inside out. You’ll learn how naming feelings with precision keeps the brain online, why body signals matter more than behaviour alone, and how small daily check-ins can prevent overwhelm before it escalates. Dr. Caroline shares practical tools like feelings wheels, body mapping, coping cards, and self-coaching journals, along with real-life examples from parenting and clinical work. She also addresses a common trap—rescuing kids too quickly—and explains how to support without taking over. This episode is essential listening for educators, parents, and mental health professionals who want to help children and teens build lasting emotional skills, increase independence, and feel more in control of their reactions. Homework Activities for Adults Daily Emotion Check-Ins Ask: “What are 3 feelings you had today?” Use visuals (feelings wheel, emoji chart) Resource: printable feelings wheel or fridge chart Body Awareness Practice Prompt: “What does your…
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