Helping children build a strong emotional vocabulary is crucial for their development. Words give children the tools to express their feelings and build emotional intelligence, which can help them do ...

Have you ever had trouble finding the words for what you’re feeling or thinking? Most of us have encountered this difficulty at some time or another. It often happens just when we most need to be able ...

Kids listen. They might not seem like they're paying attention all the time, but they are tuned in to the words, phrases and tone their parents use. They carry those things with them throughout their ...

Why does putting our feelings into words — talking with a therapist or friend, writing in a journal — help us to feel better" A new brain imaging study by UCLA psychologists reveals why verbalizing ...

Feeling words are used often — sometimes daily — to express needs, define expectations, or mark boundaries. This is an important part of communication in relationships, but when they’re used vaguely ...

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Words have a powerful way of sticking with us, especially when they touch something deep inside. For women, certain phrases ...

Have you ever had trouble finding the words for what you’re feeling or thinking? Most of us have encountered this difficulty at some time or another. It often happens just when we most need to be able ...