

You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood by Aimee Reid Rogers books that help our family achieve emotional wellness.įred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers by Laura RenauldĪ Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers He had a wonderful way of validating the emotions of children.

Rogers is a personal hero and is a big influence in our house. The feelings flashcards feature 20 emotions:Īlso included is a sheet with simple definitions of those emotions, and worksheets with drawing and writing prompts to help children cope with their big feelings. I created these feeling flashcards to help children and their caretakers identify and work trough their emotions. It is very important that our feelings and emotions are validated. Many children (and adults) struggle with processing their big emotions. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. What do you do with the mad that you feel?
