For example, if something is funny you will feel happy and laugh - and if something is sad you might feel upset and cry.

Ask your child to talk about some examples of his own feelings - for example, Tell me about when you felt excited, and a time that you felt sad. What makes you feel upset? Ask them to tell you how they know.

In today's world where instant gratification appears to be the expectation, your child will be much better equipped in social situations if you have given opportunities to learn how to name, manage and control his feelings.

Gaining and having control of himself creates greater self esteem, and a stronger self image.

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power -

a Roman philosopher

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