Welcome to the Gold Coast City Library guide to non-fiction resources on emotions in children!
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What are emotions?
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Emotions are sensations that occur in the body when you think about things or when certain things happen (Reve, 2020). Examples of emotions include anger 😡, sadness 😞, fear 😨, joy 😄, and love 🥰.
Feelings are the way you experience emotion (Merriam-Webster, 2022a). For instance, you may be angry (emotion) and experience this by feeling annoyed, frustrated, mad, or furious.
Feelings are guides to your deeper emotions. Feelings are the way you react to those emotions.
‘Emotional intelligence’ is when you are aware of your emotions and when you can recognise emotions in people around you (UNICEF, 2020).
By expressing your emotions verbally, you can learn to manage your feelings, which can help you develop communication, self-awareness, and empathy. These are important for having healthy relationships (Brotherson, 2006).
What is mindfulness? 🧘🏻♀️🧘🏾
Mindfulness is about noticing your thoughts, emotions, or experiences (Merriam-Webster, 2022b). When you notice what is happening around you and in your body, you can calm down, especially if you feel angry, frustrated, or sad (Queensland Government, 2020). Calming down can help you feel good again.
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About this guide
- “Non-fiction” means information that explains something using facts about the real world. For fiction resources on emotions in children, email me.
- The “How to Search” tab guides how to find information in the library catalogue and using the Internet. The “How to Evaluate” tab explains how to find useful and trustworthy information.
- You can find references for the sources used in this guide at the bottom of the page.
References
Brotherson, S. (2006). Fostering emotional intelligence in young children. Bright Beginnings, 12. 1-8. https://library.ndsu.edu/ir/bitstream/handle/10365/4966/fs667.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Merriam-Webster. (2022a). Feelings. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feelings
Merriam-Webster. (2022b). Mindfulness. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness
Queensland Government. (2020). Wellbeing activities for
students. Department of Education. https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculums/learningfromhome/wellbeing-activities-booklet.pdf
Reve, M. (2020). Why do I feel angry? A my world of emotions book. Enlighten Press.
UNICEF. (2020). How to cultivate emotional intelligence in children. UNICEF Romania. https://www.unicef.org/romania/stories/how-cultivate-emotional-intelligence-children
