That usually means he’s missing the connection between what’s happening in his body and what that feeling actually is. Some kids don’t recognize emotions until they’re really strong — by then it’s too late to handle them calmly. Others never learned how to understand what different feelings mean, so they just avoid them or cover them up.

When kids learn to spot emotions early — in themselves and in others — their reactions start to make sense. They become more aware, more in control, and more connected to people around them.

If your child struggles to read emotions, I can help him learn that language — it changes how he relates to himself and everyone else.

When emotions show up that big, it’s not about the pencil or the plan — it’s about what’s happening underneath. Some kids feel emotions very strongly but don’t yet understand what those feelings are trying to tell them. Others don’t know how to regulate them once they start rising.

When they learn how to pause and name what they’re feeling — frustration, disappointment, embarrassment — the storm passes quicker. The goal isn’t to stop emotions, it’s to help them make sense.

If your child’s feelings seem “too much,” I can help him learn how to work with them instead of being swallowed by them.

It can look like calm, but often it’s actually disconnection. Some kids learn early that showing emotion feels unsafe — maybe they were teased for crying or told to “get over it.” Over time, they stop noticing their own feelings altogether.

That doesn’t mean the emotions aren’t there — they’ve just gone quiet. When kids start to recognize what they feel again and realize it’s okay to have emotions, life starts to feel more alive. You see spark, curiosity, and confidence come back.

If your child seems shut down emotionally, I can help him reconnect with what’s really going on inside — gently and at his own pace.

That kind of reaction can be confusing — but it usually means he’s protecting himself. Getting mad about the charger feels safe; admitting he was hurt or embarrassed doesn’t. Some kids struggle with Recognizing what they’re actually feeling in the moment, or Labeling the difference between anger and hurt. Others have trouble Expressing emotions honestly because it feels unsafe or unfamiliar.

When kids learn to spot what’s really happening — “I was embarrassed,” “I felt rejected,” “That actually hurt” — they start to respond more honestly and calmly. The little things stop turning into big blowups, and the big things finally get handled.

If your child seems angry for no reason, I can help him find the real feelings hiding underneath — that’s where real change starts.

That’s usually a sign he’s struggling with Recognizing and Expressing emotions honestly. Humor becomes an armor — it keeps people from seeing what’s really going on inside. Sometimes we don’t even realize we’re doing it; it just feels safer to joke than to feel.

When people learn to pause before deflecting, to say, “Yeah, that actually hurt,” or “I’m disappointed,” they start to build real emotional strength — not by hiding, but by understanding what’s there.

If someone laughs everything off, I can help them feel safe being real — without losing their sense of humor.