Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

“ When we see that children aren't giving us a hard time, but that they're having a hard time, we can respond with compassion, curiosity, and connection. ” e.style.display='none');if(typeof getContentsSections==='function')setTimeout(getContentsSections,50)" /> The method starts with you. Collaborative Emotion Processing has five components in its CEP Wheel: mindfulness, self-awareness, self-care, uncovering implicit bias, and adult-child interactions. Only one of those five is about what you do with the child — the other four are inner work on yourself. Campbell and Stauble both spent years i

Lesson 1: Soothe first, teach later — a triggered brain can't learn

This principle from Tiny Humans, Big Emotions is backed by Alyssa Blask Campbell's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Allow, name, weather, cope, then solve — always in that order

This principle from Tiny Humans, Big Emotions is backed by Alyssa Blask Campbell's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Tiny Humans, Big Emotions's Lessons

The real value of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Alyssa Blask Campbell's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Soothe first, teach later — a triggered brain can't learn" — Alyssa Blask Campbell, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

About the Author

Alyssa Blask Campbell is the author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.