I was an anxious child who grew into an anxious adult. As an adult I worked hard to retrain my brain to respond to–and work through–emotions in a healthy way. Now, as a mom I’m passionate about setting my children up for success when working through big feelings.

When I’m asked how I instill emotional health at home, or how I coach my kids to process their feelings, these are the tips I share. These 10 tips will help your child identify and cope with their feelings and return to a state of calm. This approach is gentle, intentional and grounded in grace.