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Cheat Sheet for Caregivers: Coping with BIG Feelings and Anxiety

Printable tips for info on the go! Hang this list anywhere for ways to help your little cope with BIG feelings and anxiety.

Grades Pre-K, K-2 Ver Versión en Español
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Feeling overwhelmed when your child has big emotions or anxiety? You are not alone – and this cheat sheet is here to help.

Designed for quick reference, this FREE printable guide offers simple, proven strategies for caregivers navigating childhood anxiety and overwhelming feelings. Hang it on your fridge, stash it in your bag, or keep it in the car – it is ready whenever you need support in the moment.

What You Will Find on This Cheat Sheet

This resource is packed with practical tools and easy-to-follow tips that help caregivers understand, respond to, and support children during emotionally intense moments. Here is what is inside:

  • Spot the signs of childhood anxiety
  • Quick coping tools for big feelings
  • What to say: validating and empowering words
  • Tips for navigating meltdowns and setting boundaries
  • Ways upgrade your praise

How to Use This Cheat Sheet

  • Hang it up! Place it on the fridge, a bulletin board, or inside a cabinet door.
  • Take it with you. Keep a printed copy in your diaper bag, car, or purse for quick access during tough moments.
  • Share it with others. Babysitters, teachers, and other caregivers can use this tool too.
  • Use it preventively. Review a strategy with your child so they are familiar with the tools when emotions get big.

Whether your child is struggling with everyday worries or ongoing anxiety, this cheat sheet gives you the confidence to respond with calm, connection, and clarity. You are helping your child build the emotional tools they will use for a lifetime.

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