From Anger to Awareness: Teaching Kids to Identify Emotions

Free to Be Mindful Podcast | Helping Professional Moms Find Calm in a Busy World

In this episode of SEL Book Talks, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, former educator and licensed therapist, shares her insights on the book Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Mackie Pamintuan.
This book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, school counselors, and mental health professionals working with children in upper elementary grades. Vanessa discusses how the book helps kids build self-awareness and manage big feelings like anger, embarrassment, and loneliness through engaging metaphors, practical strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Vanessa reviews Hello, Anger, sharing how it breaks down complex emotions and introduces mindfulness and SEL (social-emotional learning) concepts to children. From body awareness to emotional regulation, she highlights how this resource is ideal for parents, educators, and mental health professionals working with children. She also provides insights into the companion resource bundle packed with activities and affirmations.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:

• How Hello, Anger introduces children to self-awareness and emotional regulation
• Why understanding body sensations helps with identifying big emotions
• How to uncover the feelings hiding underneath anger
• What makes the book a great tool for developing SEL skills
• Details about the companion resource bundle and its engaging activities

TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
Emotions like anger are often just the surface of what we feel. By being curious and understanding what's underneath, kids and adults alike can manage their emotions better. Books like Hello, Anger offer a fun and thoughtful way to teach these critical skills. Listen in, and remember… you’re always free to be mindful!
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