top of page



When Children Don’t Have the Words: Understanding What May Be Underneath “I’m Fine”
“How are you feeling?” “I’m fine.” Sometimes that answer truly means a child is okay. Other times, “I’m fine” may be the only answer they can manage at that moment. Children do not always have the words to explain what is happening inside them. They may feel overwhelmed, worried, disappointed, embarrassed, or exhausted without knowing how to describe it. Some may need more time to understand what they are feeling before they can share it with someone else. When a child cannot

Fun 4 Kids
Sep 184 min read
bottom of page