Feelings are a part of our everyday life and help to shape who we are. We can all agree that, at times, life can get pretty stressful. Preparing children to understand their emotions, their emotional reactions and coping mechanisms from a younger age can help them in the long run.

Once children have the confidence to deal with their emotions, they have a better chance of success in other aspects of their life too – intellectually and socially. Take a look below at a couple of ways you can support your child's emotional development,