Supporting Social/Emotional Development at Home

How parents can support their own child’s social and emotional development at home here are some methods and approaches:

1. Making sure to have a safe and loving home environment.
2. Encouraging your child to express what they are feeling.
3. Communication on how they are feeling having that open line.
4. Being their model for positive social skills like sharing and compassion.
5. Teaching and supporting self-regulation development skills, like being patient and how to handle and express self-control.

Tools or Materials:

• Puppets
• Think out loud
• Read at bedtime
• Work together on chores
• Family game night
• Family movie night