I am still thinking about emotions. I can't explain to you how exciting it is to see your baby clap for the first time. To smile, to giggle, to intentionally hug you. They are all experiences I wouldn't trade for the world.
But, call me strange... I also think the first time they throw something down, get angry or say I don't want to are exciting. These are little people who should have likes and dislikes. They should get angry when someone takes something from them. You get angry or frustrated don't you?
With kids, I feel like it is all about helping them to identify how they are feeling. One of mine always says "I'm tired or I'm hungry" whenever she feels. Well, my job is to help give her the words for what that yucky sensation is inside.
But, at the end of the day, "I'm mad" makes me just as happy as to hear "I'm excited." My answer is usually "Great, now what?" I will likely change my tune when they are all teenagers and all they feel is angry and annoyed. But for now, I will teach them all kinds of nuances surrounding their feelings and what to do with them.
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