Big Little Feelings: Supporting our kids' emotions (while managing our own)

Big Little Feelings is a thoughtfully designed resource to help parents better understand, manage, and support their children’s emotional development. Created by Sarah Siders, LMSW, this guidebook offers evidence-based strategies to recognize and respond to emotions in healthy, productive ways.

This user-friendly manual empowers parents with the tools to identify their own emotional responses and model positive emotional behavior for their children. It walks readers through common emotional challenges, offering practical tips on how to regulate stress, handle difficult feelings, and foster open communication within the family. Whether navigating tantrums, anxiety, or emotional shutdowns, the guide provides actionable advice to build emotional resilience in children.

Through interactive worksheets, reflection prompts, and real-life scenarios, the guide encourages self-awareness and equips parents to create emotionally safe and nurturing environments. Perfect for parents of children of all ages, this guide promotes stronger parent-child bonds, emotional literacy, and mental well-being.

Whether you're a new parent or looking to enhance your parenting approach, the Big Little Feelings guide is an essential tool for building emotional strength at home—one feeling at a time.