How Infants and Toddlers Learn About Emotions

How do infants and toddlers learn about emotions How do we do the big job of teaching and supporting our infants and toddlers when it comes to emotional development? How do we reign in our own emotions when our toddlers are testing us? On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet sits down with Dr. Laura Markham, a trained Clinical Psychologist, author, founding editor of AhaParenting, and a mom. We speak about: how she came to do the work she’s doing today, how babies, toddlers, and young children learn about emotions, how expressing emotions in words helps young children, and Dr. Laura’s top tips and resources for best practice when it comes to healthy emotional development. Quick access to links in this episode: Aha Parenting.com Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, by Dr. Laura Markham (affiliate link) Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Workbook, by Dr. Laura Markham (affiliate link) Yell Less, Love More, by Sheila McCraith (affiliate link) Attachment Play: How to solve children’s behavior problems with play, laughter, and connection, by Aletha Solter (affiliate link) Understanding Your Toddler: A Month-By-Month Development & Activity Guide For Playing With Your Toddler From One to Three Years, by Ayelet Marinovich Connect With Us Ayelet: Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Dr. Laura Markham: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest The Hard Job of Parenting Ayelet: Today I am speaking with Dr. Laura Markham, a trained clinical psychologist, author, founding editor of Aha-Parenting, and a mom. She translates proven science into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want. Her relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, has helped thousands of families across the US and Canada. Find compassionate, common sense solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass-talk and cell phones. She is the proud parent of two terrific young adults who were raised with Peaceful P...