This common behavior often happens when children feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or can't express themselves with words.
What is a tantrum?
This word describes a child’s natural style of reacting to the world, including how active, shy, or adaptable they are.
What is temperament?
This helps children feel heard, builds trust, and encourages them to express their feelings freely.
What is active listening?
It is their actions, reactions and functioning in response to everyday situations and environments.
What is behaviour?
When a child is feeling this way, they might act out because their body needs food or a snack.
What is hungry?
This type of question encourages the speaker to explain or expand on their thoughts.
What is an open-ended question?
This feeling happens when you are left out or not treated fairly.
What is jealousy?
This feeling can cause a child to act aggressively or irritably when they don’t know how to express frustration.
What is angry?
When you lean forward or nod your head while listening, this is an example of what type of communication?
What is body language or non-verbal cues?
When you understand how someone else feels, you’re showing this.
What is empathy?
If a child is overly tired, they may struggle to manage their emotions. This is represented by the "T" in HALT.
What is tired?
This listening skill involves repeating back what the child said, to make sure you understand.
What is paraphrasing or reflecting?
If a child refuses to do their homework during class time and is asked to finish it during free time, this type of consequence is being used.
What is a logical consequence?
As children develop and mature, they develop the ability to do this, which helps them manage conflicts and cooperate better with others.
What is emotional regulation?
When you consistently listen to someone without judgment, show empathy, and validate their feelings, it helps build this important foundation in any relationship.
What is trust?