During the last two weeks…

0X

1-2X

3-4X

5X or more

not applicable

1

When my child came home happy after being out (at school, with friends or family, etc.), we talked together about his/her feelings

2

When my child came home angry after being out (at school, with friends or family, etc.), we talked together about his/her feelings

3

When my child seemed afraid of something, I asked him/her to explain what he/she was feeling

4

When my child seemed angry, I asked him/her to explain what he/she was feeling

5

After my child had been afraid of something (e.g., a dog) during an activity (e.g., on a walk), we talked together about what had happened

6

When my child seemed pleased, I asked him/her to explain what he/she was feeling

7

When my child talked to me about someone being sad, I explained why that person was sad

Example: Your friend is sad because he has lost his teddy.

8

When my child talked to me about someone being happy, I explained why that person was happy

Example: Tom is happy because his dad picked him up from school

9

When my child talked to me about his/her brother/sister/friend being angry, I explained to him/her why that person was angry

Example: Your brother is angry because he can’t go to his friend’s birthday party

10

When my child talked to me about another person’s reaction, I explained that he/she had reacted like that because he/she was happy/angry/sad