This week’s Parenting...Again?!! Freebie Friday download, the My Feels Strategy Wheel, is designed to help both you and your grandkids identify, understand, and manage emotions in a fun and educational way.
What Is the "My Feels Strategy Wheel"?
The My Feels Strategy Wheel is a visual tool that helps children (and adults) recognize different emotions, from happy to sad, calm to angry, and beyond. What makes this tool unique is that it offers practical strategies for managing each emotion, making it a great resource for helping kids express their feelings in a healthy way.
Whether you’re dealing with a grandchild who’s feeling anxious, frustrated, or just a bit down, the strategy wheel provides both you and your grandkids with actionable steps to navigate these emotions.
How Can You Use the Strategy Wheel?
Interactive Conversations: Instead of spinning, just choose one of the feelings that resonates with how you or your grandchild is currently feeling. Then, talk about the emotion and explore what strategies might help. This can be done during daily routines, like meal times or quiet moments before bed.
Explore Coping Strategies: For each emotion, the wheel suggests a variety of strategies. For example:
Sad Emotions (Grey): Encourage them to reach out to a friend or focus on something they can control.
Fear Emotions (Orange): Teach deep breathing techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise.
Anger Emotions (Red): Use physical outlets like punching a pillow or taking a timeout.
Happy Emotions (Pink): Celebrate the moment with a happy dance or share goals with friends.
Build Emotional Intelligence: This tool helps your grandkids build emotional awareness and self-regulation. By using it regularly, you’re equipping them with lifelong skills to manage their emotions effectively.
Raising grandchildren is a big responsibility, and helping them navigate their emotions can sometimes feel daunting
. The My Feels Strategy Wheel serves as a bridge to better understanding each other’s feelings. It provides structured emotional guidance to help kids cope with stress, anxiety, and even frustration in a way that brings peace to your household.
This tool is great for calming storms and building connections. The strategies on the wheel are all actionable and can be used in real-time when emotions are running high.
Click the Link Below to Download Your Free My Feels Strategy Wheel
This week, take a few moments to explore the wheel with your grandkids. Whether it’s at the dinner table, during a quiet moment, or before bedtime, the strategy wheel provides a great way to open conversations about emotions and find calm together.
Share Your Experience
We’d love to hear how the My Feels Strategy Wheel works for you and your grandkids! Share your thoughts and feedback with us in the comments or on our social media channels using the hashtag #ParentingAgain.
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