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A child's early years are steeped in emotion. One minute, they can be on top of the world; the next, their happiness can quickly turn to anger or frustration. They may have become embroiled in a fight over a toy; they may lack the co-ordination skills to complete a task to their own satisfaction; or they may be dealing with deeper issues in the home environment. But learning how to recognise and manage emotions is an important part of growing up. Practitioners clearly have a crucial role to play in helping children to understand their own and others' feelings, but where do resources fit in?
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