Age 8 brings a whole new level of emotional depth. Their reactions can feel fast, intense, or “too big,” but this stage is full of growth beneath the surface. Their brain is becoming more socially aware, more sensitive to fairness, and more tuned in to how others perceive them. That expansion shows up in their behavior long before regulation skills catch up. Understanding what is developmentally normal helps us respond with clarity instead of frustration. These are not dramatic kids. These are kids learning how to navigate a bigger emotional landscape with a nervous system that is still growing. If you want support for the 5 to 12 stage, including scripts and tools you can use today, comment BOOK for Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. #hashtags #bigkidsbiggerfeelings #middlechildhood #age8 #emotionregulation #childdevelopment #seedandsew #alyssablaskcampbell #nervoussystemparenting #connectedparenting #raisingresilientkids #schoolagekids #parentingtools #regulationfirst