A child can have a very big feeling and still have no idea what to call it. They may cry, shut down, get angry, or simply say, “I don’t know.” In that moment, more questions are not always the answer. If you want to help a child identify emotions, the goal is not to make them talk. Instead, give them safe ways to notice what they feel and find words when they are ready. Conversation, body awareness, creative activities, and calm adult modeling can all help. Learning to Name F