Supporting Big Feelings in the Early Years

Supporting Big Feelings: Guide for Parents & Practitioners

Big feelings are a normal and important part of early childhood, but supporting them can feel overwhelming at times. This poster has been created to offer calm, practical guidance for responding to toddlers emotions with confidence and compassion.

Designed for parents, childminders, nurseries and early years professionals, the poster focuses on:

Understanding why young children experience big emotions

Supporting emotional regulation in a developmentally appropriate way

Responding to meltdowns with empathy, not punishment

Using simple language to help children feel seen and understood

Creating safe, predictable responses both at home and in settings

Rooted in Early Years best practice and real early years experience, this resource encourages connection over correction, helping children feel safe while they learn to manage their emotions.

Perfect for:
Home use
Early years settings
Parent noticeboards
Supporting consistent approaches between home and provision

Because big feelings need safe hands, not raised voices.

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