When children can name their feelings:

* They begin to understand that everyone has feelings.
* They see that feelings come and they go.
* They feel more in control of their own feelings.

Learning about feelings is the beginning of learning to care about how others feel – which is the beginning of having empathy and compassion.

Help your child start gaining power over feelings. Read a story to your child or have him read to you. Name the feelings in the story as you read.