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    50 Emotional Exploration Questions for your toddler (ages 3-4)

    As parents, we all want to understand our children's emotions and help them navigate the ups and downs of life. But sometimes it can be challenging to know where to start or how to have these conversations. That's where emotional exploration questions come in. These are questions that can help children identify and express their feelings, and can be an excellent tool for parents to connect with their children on a deeper level.

    In this blog post, we'll be sharing 50 emotional exploration questions that are consistent with the work of Dan Segal, a clinical psychologist and author known for his work on emotional intelligence. These questions are specifically designed for parents to ask their 3.5-year-old child, and are meant to help them identify and express a range of emotions, from happiness to sadness, anger to excitement.

    By asking these questions and encouraging our children to express their emotions, we can create a safe and supportive environment for them to grow and learn. So, whether you're a new parent or a seasoned pro, read on for 50 emotional exploration questions that you can ask your 3.5-year-old child to help them explore and understand their emotions.

    1. How are you feeling right now?
    2. Can you tell me about something that made you happy today?
    3. Have you ever felt scared or afraid? What happened?
    4. Do you know what it means to feel proud? Can you tell me about a time when you felt proud of yourself?
    5. How do you feel when someone shares their toys with you?
    6. Have you ever felt really angry? What made you feel that way?
    7. How do you feel when you get a hug from someone you love?
    8. Can you tell me about a time when you felt excited?
    9. How do you feel when someone says something mean to you?
    10. Can you describe what feeling frustrated feels like to you?
    11. Have you ever felt sad? What made you feel that way?
    12. How do you feel when someone gives you a compliment?
    13. Can you tell me about a time when you felt nervous?
    14. What makes you feel loved?
    15. How do you feel when someone laughs at you?
    16. Can you describe what feeling overwhelmed feels like to you?
    17. Have you ever felt embarrassed? What happened?
    18. How do you feel when someone is kind to you?
    19. Can you tell me about a time when you felt surprised?
    20. How do you feel when you accomplish something difficult?
    21. Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? How did that feel?
    22. How do you feel when someone ignores you?
    23. Can you describe what feeling anxious feels like to you?
    24. Have you ever felt jealous? What made you feel that way?
    25. How do you feel when someone says "thank you" to you?
    26. Can you tell me about a time when you felt brave?
    27. How do you feel when someone gives you a gift?
    28. Have you ever felt disappointed? What happened?
    29. How do you feel when someone says "I'm sorry" to you?
    30. Can you describe what feeling confused feels like to you?
    31. How do you feel when someone shares their feelings with you?
    32. Can you tell me about a time when you felt grateful?
    33. How do you feel when someone yells at you?
    34. Have you ever felt bored? What did you do?
    35. How do you feel when someone asks for your help?
    36. Can you describe what feeling determined feels like to you?
    37. How do you feel when someone apologizes to you?
    38. Have you ever felt hurt? What happened?
    39. How do you feel when someone listens to you?
    40. Can you tell me about a time when you felt curious?
    41. How do you feel when someone trusts you?
    42. Have you ever felt lonely? What did you do?
    43. How do you feel when someone thanks you for something you did?
    44. Can you describe what feeling hopeful feels like to you?
    45. How do you feel when someone supports you?
    46. Have you ever felt ignored? What happened?
    47. How do you feel when someone includes you in something?
    48. Can you tell me about a time when you felt content?
    49. How do you feel when someone encourages you?
    50. Have you ever felt surprised by your own emotions?

    Jenna Pagano, LMFT

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