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DISGUSTED
Disgust is a natural reaction to things that seem yucky, unsafe, or wrong. It's part of learning what feels good or bad to our senses and boundaries.
Tips for Parents
🌟 Name the Emotion
Help your child recognize disgust by saying:
"It looks like you found that really yucky!"
🌟 Normalize the Reaction
Disgust protects us — it's okay to dislike certain smells, tastes, or textures.
🌟 Offer Choices
Help children feel in control by offering choices when possible:
"You don’t have to eat it, let’s find something else you like."
Bonus Tip
If disgust leads to strong reactions:
Keep calm.
Teach respectful ways to say "no thank you" without hurting feelings.
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