How Can You Help a Child Understand His Feelings? How to Help Children Process Big Feelings Through Fiction?  

Children don’t always have the language for what they feel.

They might sense emotions rising and growing difficult to control — anger, jealousy, fear, embarrassment — but when asked what’s wrong, the response is often silence, a shrug, or a temper tantrum — behaviour that speaks louder than words. Their inability to express their emotions adds to their frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed. So how do you help children process big feelings?  One answer is through fiction. Fictional stories, anything from fairy tales to real-life drama, help children to work through their emotions.

Rime Time with Kids

Nursery Rhymes and Early Literacy: Why They Still Matter

Why are nursery rhymes important for children today?

Nursery rhymes support early language and literacy development by building vocabulary, rhythm awareness, memory, and listening skills. Rhymes remain relevant in modern education.

In Rime Time with Kids, we explore the benefits of these rhymes for children and uncover the story behind Mother Goose — is she real or just a myth?

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a Story: Proven Benefits of Reading to Children

Reading aloud to children is one of the most powerful ways parents can support language development, literacy, emotional wellbeing, and school readiness. Research consistently shows that children, when read to regularly develop stronger vocabulary, better comprehension skills, and a lifelong love of books. Beyond academics, shared reading builds deep emotional bonds and creates calm, meaningful routines that children treasure.