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Helping Preschoolers Through Big Feelings feelings movement transitions Nov 11, 2025

Preschool is a time of enormous emotional growth. Children are learning not only how to name their feelings, but how to live with them, as well as how to calm their bodies, ask for help, wait their turn, and handle disappointment. These are not small skills. They are complex, often messy, and deeply...

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Stephanie Roberts, MA, OTR/L

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