The Preservation of Childhood Emotions
Children’s emotions are not obstacles to overcome, they are essential signals that guide growth, learning, and self‑understanding. This work is dedicated to helping caregivers recognise, honour, and respond to those emotions with confidence and compassion.
We explore how to distinguish between a child’s self‑protective behaviours and genuine misbehaviour, and how the right responses can transform challenging moments into opportunities for connection and development.
By integrating these practices into everyday interactions, caregivers can nurture a child’s sense of safety, resilience, and self‑worth.
These foundations support young people as they grow into confident, compassionate, emotionally balanced adults with the best chance of finding fulfilment and contentment in life.
Annette Perlmutter, a counsellor and emotional wellbeing educator, has developed a practical approach designed to assist those involved in the care and education of children.
Her method provides useful tools that enable parents, caregivers and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of children’s emotions.
With these tools adults can more effectively support children’s healthy emotional development, fostering resilience and emotional stability in young people.