What if the secret to raising emotionally intelligent kids was hiding in a picture book? This week, I’m joined by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle — the creative duo behind Hello!Lucky, the bestselling children’s book brand known for My Mom Is Magical!, My Box of Feelings, and other joy-filled, pun-loving reads that help kids name and navigate big emotions.

As a Child Development therapist, I geeked out with them on how storytelling shapes emotional development in toddlers and preschoolers — and how parents can use books as everyday tools for building resilience, self-awareness, and connection at home.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Hello! Lucky designs books that teach real emotional regulation skills
• Age-appropriate ways to talk to toddlers about feelings (without the meltdown)
• Using humor and play to make hard topics (potty training, transitions, big emotions) easier
• What Child Development-backed research says about emotional development in early childhood
• Practical takeaways for building your child’s “feelings vocabulary” starting today

Whether you’re a toddler mom looking for your next favorite bedtime read or you just want simple tools to help your child understand their emotions, this conversation is packed with warmth, expertise, and laugh-out-loud moments.

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