Build your child's emotional vocabulary by introducing fresh feeling-words weekly.

Instead of "I feel bad", classify: "frustrated", "disappointed", "exhausted".

Do not say "I know how you feel". Name the feeling with a precise word and verify it.

When you reflexively say "I'm fine", pause and ask your body 3 questions before accepting the default answer.

Teach your child 50 feeling words (not just "sad": frustrated, hopeless, let-down, broken). Precision = regulation.