The Safe Space Podcast
The Safe Space Podcast is a place where children, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and mentors learn how to understand each other through compassion, clarity, and Christ-centered wisdom. Hosted by Malakai, a passionate youth advocate, mentor, minister, and educator, this podcast dives into the emotional world of young people and helps adults create environments where kids feel seen, heard, safe, and supported.
The Safe Space Podcast
“Big Feelings, Small Bodies: Helping Kids Learn Emotional Regulation”
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Kids experience emotions just as deeply as adults — they just don’t yet have the tools to manage them. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore why children often react with big emotions and how adults can help them learn emotional regulation in healthy, supportive ways.
This episode breaks down what emotional regulation really looks like, why emotions aren’t the enemy, and how calm, connected adults can model the skills kids need. You’ll hear practical strategies for helping children name their feelings, release emotions safely, and recover after emotional outbursts — without shame or punishment.
If you work with kids and want to guide them through big feelings with patience and purpose, this episode will help you teach emotional skills that last far beyond childhood.
All music heard is credited to the amazingly talented Matt Goldstein and JG'S Barney Musical Arena!