Age 7 is a wildly important year for brain development. Kids this age look older, but their emotional and cognitive skills are still catching up which is why so many parents feel confused by big feelings, rigid thinking, or sudden overwhelm. What looks like being “dramatic,” “immature,” or “disrespectful” is usually a nervous system doing its best with skills that are still under construction. At 7, kids are developing flexible thinking, body awareness, emotional vocabulary, and basic time concepts. These skills take years to wire, and they need practice, patience, and connection to grow. When we understand what’s developmentally appropriate, we can respond with clarity instead of frustration. If you want more age-specific guidance for the 5–12 stage the meltdowns, the friendships, the big feelings, and the daily challenges Big Kids, Bigger Feelings walks you through it with scripts and strategies you can use right away. 📘 Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link. #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #ChildDevelopment #SevenYearsOld #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingSupport #SeedAndSew #AlyssaBlaskCampbell #DevelopmentallyAppropriate #KidsAndEmotions