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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

Alyssa Gloria Campbell & Lauren Stauble

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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions
Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP)+
Navigating Emotional Turbulence+
Mastering Boundaries+
Behavior, Consequences, and Rewards+
Proactive Strategies (Preventing Meltdowns)+

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Question 1 of 7
What is the primary goal of the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method?
  • A. To ensure children remain happy and avoid negative emotions at all times.
  • B. To cultivate emotional intelligence by transforming emotional outbursts into opportunities for growth.
  • C. To enforce strict discipline and compliance during moments of emotional turbulence.
  • D. To teach children how to suppress their emotions so they can function in social settings.
Question 2 of 7
According to the CEP method, what is the first phase of processing a child's emotions?
  • A. Recognizing and naming the specific emotions.
  • B. Seeking support through appropriate coping strategies.
  • C. Allowing the emotions to exist and be acknowledged.
  • D. Helping the child resolve the emotion by solving the problem.
Question 3 of 7
In the context of the CEP method, how should an adult respond differently to a child who is 'dysregulated' versus one who is 'distressed'?
  • A. Dysregulation requires immediate soothing, while distress requires strict boundary setting.
  • B. Dysregulation requires connection and co-regulation, while distress signals a need for immediate soothing.
  • C. Dysregulation is a sign of testing autonomy, while distress is a bid for attention.
  • D. Dysregulation should be managed with imposed consequences, while distress should be managed with natural consequences.
Question 4 of 7
What does the text suggest is the true purpose of setting boundaries with children, such as when a child throws a block?
  • A. To enforce blind obedience and establish the adult's authority in the classroom.
  • B. To establish a framework of safety and understanding where children can explore and grow.
  • C. To ensure the child feels an appropriate amount of shame so they do not repeat the behavior.
  • D. To immediately distract the child from their emotional outburst using visual aids.
Question 5 of 7
When discussing a child's behavior, why is it critical to distinguish between self-esteem and shame?
  • A. Self-esteem focuses on the child's actions ('I made a bad choice'), whereas shame targets their individual worth ('I am bad').
  • B. Shame is an effective tool for immediate compliance, while self-esteem takes years to develop.
  • C. Self-esteem is built through extrinsic rewards, while shame is a natural consequence of poor behavior.
  • D. Children cannot process the concept of actions until they are older, making shame a necessary temporary tool.
Question 6 of 7
How does the book view the use of extrinsic rewards, such as stickers or praise, for managing behavior?
  • A. They are the most effective way to build a sustainable, internalized sense of achievement.
  • B. They should be used frequently because they help children understand natural consequences.
  • C. They might encourage immediate compliance but can undermine intrinsic motivation and internal reward systems.
  • D. They are necessary for creating an environment of mutual respect and trust.
Question 7 of 7
Which proactive strategy involves asking children questions like 'What if all the swings at the playground are in use?' to prepare them for potential challenges?
  • A. Social stories
  • B. Pre-teaching
  • C. The 'What if' game
  • D. Visual scheduling

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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions Summary & Overview

Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (2023) helps caregivers navigate and manage children's emotional outbursts, such as tantrums and meltdowns. It offers strategies to raise emotionally intelligent children by teaching them how to handle complex feelings like anger, sadness, and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of fostering emotional resilience and well-being in children through a research-based approach that strengthens the parent-child relationship.

Who Should Listen to Tiny Humans, Big Emotions?

  • Parents or carers of young children
  • Early childhood educators
  • Parenting coaches and counselors

About the Author: Alyssa Gloria Campbell & Lauren Stauble

Alyssa Blask Campbell holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and is recognized as a leading expert in emotional development. She is the CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization offering consultations and courses on emotional intelligence, and has co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing method. Campbell is also known for her work as a podcast host for Voices of Your Village, which is heard in over 100 countries.

Lauren Elizabeth Stauble is a partner at Engage: feel.think.connect and a professor of early childhood education. After 16 years of experience teaching and caring for young children, Stauble moved into administrative roles and higher education. She is currently a faculty member at Bunker Hill Community College.

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