18/09/2026
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Big feelings are part of growing up.
Children can feel angry, frustrated, overwhelmed, excited, or sad, sometimes all in the same day. Helping them understand and express these feelings, rather than asking them to suppress them, is an important part of growing up with confidence and self-awareness.
A child is so much more than the emotion they’re experiencing at the moment.
And this emotional literacy is an important part of Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
It means giving children the language to name what they feel, the space to express it, and the skills to navigate their emotions as they grow. It helps them understand themselves, communicate with others, build healthy relationships, and recognise and respect boundaries.
Because growing up is not just about understanding your body. It’s also about understanding your feelings, expressing them, and learning how to navigate them.
Pages from Loryn Brantz’s book "I Am a Spicy Nugget"
[emotional literacy, understanding emotions, expressing emotions, emotional awareness, emotional wellbeing, child development, children and emotions, navigating emotions, healthy emotional expression, emotional communication, healthy relationships, communication skills, personal boundaries, self-awareness, feelings and emotions, emotional development, helping children express emotions]
