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For Less Frustration, Set Emotional Age Expectations

Updated: May 19, 2025

When your child is overwhelmed or acting out, they can be out of sync with their birthday age. In order to respond with more patience rather than to react to their behavior, look for their emotional age and meet them there.


For a more complete understanding of emotional age, click the image below!


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