Frustration

Hello. My name is Frustration. I am the feeling you get when things are tricky. I show up when things don't work the way you want. Maybe your block tower tumbles down. Or you can't get your zipper to work. When I am there, I can make your body feel tight and hot.

It is okay to feel me, but I do not have to stay long. When I visit, you can take a big, slow breath, like you're blowing out birthday candles. You can also ask a grown-up for help or just try again in a little while. Doing these things helps me go away and helps you learn how to do hard things. I help you see that trying again is how you grow.