Many of us grew up with a basic emotional vocabulary: happy, sad, mad, and scared. Movies like Inside Out have helped bring emotions into everyday conversation, which is great. But as children grow and have more life experiences, their emotional world becomes more complex.
Bringing life into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s most joyous milestones. But for many new and expecting parents, this period can also be marked by emotional struggles and overwhelming anxiety.
“Put your shoes on, please.”
“No.”
“We’re leaving now. I asked you already, so I’m going to help you.”
“I want to do it MYSELF!”
When your child graduates from toddlerhood to childhood, things change a little food-wise. Your little one might be in preschool now or perhaps they’re in a dayhome or with a nanny (or maybe still at home with you!). Either way, your child most likely won’t be eating all of their meals at home anymore, which possibly means that you may not have as much control over everything they’re offered. This can be a really good and somewhat challenging thing all at once. Let me explain!
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