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09/25/2025

🧩 Do you ever wonder how to actually help your child build emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is a learned skill — kids don’t just “know” it. With your support, they can develop it step by step. 🌱

From labeling emotions to practicing safe coping tools, you can guide your child in growing their emotional toolbox in everyday moments.

✨ In this carousel, I’ll share simple ways to:
✔️ Teach kids to identify emotions
✔️ Encourage safe coping strategies
✔️ Support their growth without pressure

Which emotion do you notice your child expresses most often?

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09/21/2025

🧩Helping kids put words to their feelings is a gift that lasts a lifetime.

When children can label emotions, they’re more likely to self-regulate, build empathy, and communicate what they need. 💬💛

💡 Tip: Model naming your emotions out loud—kids learn best when they see it in action.

💬 What feeling word does your child use the most right now?

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09/18/2025

Ever feel like your kid’s feelings come out of nowhere? 😅

Big emotions can be overwhelming—but emotional intelligence helps kids learn how to understand, express, and manage those feelings in healthier ways. 💚

The truth is, all kids can grow these skills—it just takes practice, patience, and modeling from us. 🌱

Which skill do you think your child is working on most right now—naming feelings, calming their body, or connecting with others? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

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09/09/2025

💭 Ever wonder who’s behind these videos? 👋🏾

I’m Adrienne—a developmental therapist in LA, finishing my Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy. My journey started when my parents adopted and cared for a neurodivergent child. Helping them as a kid shaped me into the caretaker + advocate I am today. 💚

I believe families deserve support without shame, and I’m here to share tools, encouragement, and real-life strategies.

✨ Fun facts: I’m from NY 🗽, a HUGE Buffalo Bills fan 🏈, Disney-obsessed ✨, and cat mom to Simba 🐾

💬 Now I’d love to hear from you—where are you from? Drop it in the comments!

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09/05/2025

🧩Ever lose your cool with your kiddo? (You’re not alone)

The truth is—kids don’t need perfect parents, they need parents who show them what it looks like to pause, take a breath, and keep trying. 💚

When you model calm—even after a tough moment—you’re teaching your child one of the most powerful skills they’ll carry into life: self-regulation. 🌱

✨ What helps you stay calm in the chaos? Share below—I’d love to hear from you.

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08/29/2025

🧩Why does your child need you to regulate their emotions?

Hi 👋🏾, I’m Adrienne, a developmental therapist and parental educator that specializes in neurodiversity.

So, here’s the truth, Kids can’t “just calm down” — their brains literally aren’t wired for it yet. That’s why your support matters more than you realize. 🤍

👉🏽 Comment one thing that helps you stay grounded when emotions run high.

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08/28/2025

Why does your kid always lose it when you’re already drained? 😅

Well, your kiddo naturally “borrows your calm” That’s called ✨Co-regulation✨ — and it’s not just for neurodivergent kids, it’s for all kids (and honestly, all of us).

Everyone gets dysregulated (me in LA traffic 🙋🏽‍♀️), but with the right tools we can stay calm and not sweat the small stuff. 🌴✨

What helps you find your calm?” Share in the comments!!!

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08/22/2025

🧩Why do tantrums happen?

Aren’t they the WORST?! The interesting thing about tantrums is that they’re not just “attention-seeking” or kids being “bad.”

Tantrums happen when a child’s emotions grow bigger than the skills they have to handle them.

✨ Your child is simply having a hard time. What helps most?
Calm presence
safety, &
gentle guidance.

💭 Many parents in my clinical experience say the hardest part is staying calm themselves while their child is in full meltdown mode.

👉🏾 What’s the hardest part of tantrums for you? Share below to remind another parent they’re not alone.

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08/20/2025

🧩Wondering why your child melts down?

It’s not about testing limits—it’s a nervous system overload. Meltdowns are involuntary, and your child might feel terrified, frustrated, or out of control.

They need support, understanding, and safety while they ride through the storm of their big feelings.

My clients have shared the hardest thing for them is the fear for their child’s safety, or not knowing how to help their kiddo in the moment.

What’s the hardest thing for you when it comes to meltdowns? Share in the comments.

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