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Parents & Caregivers

Join Tommy on an adventure to help your child discover, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways

"Every emotion is valid. Together, we'll help your child learn that feelings are friends, not foes!"

— Tommy the Turtle

Evidence-Based Strategies
Family-Friendly Activities
Age-Appropriate Tools

Understanding Your Child's Emotional Development

Every child develops at their own pace. Here's what to expect and how Tommy can help.

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Emotional Milestones by Age

3-4 years

Key developmental stage

Begins to name basic emotions
Shows empathy through actions
May have tantrums when overwhelmed
Starts understanding cause and effect of feelings
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"At 3-4 years, your child is learning so much! Be patient and celebrate every small victory!"

Common Emotional Challenges & How Tommy Helps

Big Emotions, Small Bodies

Children feel emotions just as intensely as adults but lack the tools to manage them.

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Tommy's Solution:

Tommy helps by giving emotions fun names and showing that all feelings are okay!

Difficulty Expressing Feelings

Young children often act out because they can't verbalize what they're feeling.

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Tommy's Solution:

Tommy teaches feeling words through stories and games, making it easier to communicate.

Fear and Anxiety

Childhood fears are normal but can be overwhelming without proper support.

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Tommy's Solution:

Tommy's Fear-Fighting Toolkit provides concrete strategies kids can use independently.

Social Emotional Learning

Learning to navigate friendships and social situations is complex for young minds.

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Tommy's Solution:

Tommy's social stories help children understand different perspectives and reactions.

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Tommy's Message to Parents

"You're doing an amazing job! Every parent faces challenges, and that's okay. I'm here to help your little one understand their feelings, one adventure at a time. Together, we'll build emotional intelligence that lasts a lifetime!"

Age-Appropriate ActivitiesParent-Child BondingEvidence-Based Approach

Practical Parenting Strategies

Evidence-based techniques that work with Tommy's approach

Core Emotional Parenting Strategies

Quick Tips for Common Situations

During a Meltdown

  • 1Stay calm yourself
  • 2Get down to their eye level
  • 3Use few words
  • 4Offer comfort, not solutions
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Tommy's Parent Reminder

"Every feeling is a teaching moment! When your child has big emotions, that's your chance to show them they're safe and loved. Remember, you're doing an amazing job!"

Parent Resource Center

Tools, guides, and support to help you on your parenting journey

Downloadable Guides

  • Tommy's Emotion Chart

    Printable chart to help identify feelings

    PDF

  • Calm Down Cards

    Portable coping strategies for on-the-go

    PDF

  • Family Emotion Check-In

    Weekly tracker for family feelings

    PDF

Quick Tips & Strategies

  • The 3-2-1 Calm Down Method

    Simple technique for intense emotions

    Tip

  • Emotion Coaching in 5 Steps

    Turn meltdowns into learning moments

    Guide

  • Bedtime Feelings Check

    End each day with emotional connection

    Routine

Activity Ideas

  • Feeling Faces Art Project

    Creative expression through emotions

    Activity

  • Emotion Detective Game

    Practice identifying feelings in others

    Game

  • Family Gratitude Circle

    Build positive emotions together

    Activity

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