Thank you so much for your kind support, Sarah. Yes, I think this will help: “I’m going to try letting those big emotions be, and perhaps riding out this storm.” Wishing you joy in your journey!

It takes time to process this information and absorb everything. This sort of website isn’t something to be skimmed over in one night of reading. It’s not a virtual online course, nor is it a textbook for “exactly how you should act in every situation.” I’m on my eighth year of loving this website and I’m still picking up things every few months. I used to use the website for teaching in a non-RIE daycare, and now I use it on my two year olds. Thank you for this post, Janet! I’m halfway pregnant with my third and my twins throw everything when I attempt to lay down or disengage for a moment of self care. I’m going to try letting those big emotions be, and perhaps riding out this storm.

Hi Emily – This post is the transcript of a podcast that is meant to be listened to, rather than read, so I can understand why it reads as long and unclear. Here’s one of written posts on emotions: https://www.janetlansbury.com/2013/05/dont-fight-the-feelings/

And I have many posts on the subject of discipline and behavior. I don’t know the specifics of your situation but you might try Googling them along with my name, i.e., “hitting Janet Lansbury,” “aggression Janet Lansbury”

Hope that helps