Understanding

‘Why go to a psychologist’, ‘Do I have a problem to go to a psychologist?’, ‘How do I know if I need to go to a psychologist?’ Just a few of the frequently asked questions. In fact, with the recent awareness, the belief that we must have a problem (problem, discomfort) to go to the psychologist is gradually decreasing. In short, individuals need a psychologist at every stage of their life.

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of regulating emotions, understanding and expressing emotions on children in early childhood. Emotional development of children in early childhood significantly affects their personalities. Children in this period can make sense of emotions and develop strategies accordingly. The child’s ability to regulate his emotions plays an important role in peer relationships. In addition, the family has a great influence on the regulation and support of emotions. Emotions in early childhood are discussed in this article.