The Because Card

Every feeling has a because.

Keep this card on the fridge and use it whenever a feeling comes up: “Which one is this — and I wonder what happened?” Every feeling belongs, warm ones and cool ones both, and each has a because worth wondering about. Print it and it’s yours.

Happy …because someone shared a toy or a snack

Sad …because she said goodbye to someone she loves

Scared …because a big sudden loud noise

Excited …because a special day or a trip is soon

Sleepy …because a big day full of playing and running

Calm …because a slow, gentle moment — a story or a cuddle

Angry …because she had to stop something she wasn’t finished with

Proud …because she tried something hard and kept going

There’s no “best” feeling and no “bad” feeling here — just feelings and the becauses that bring them. WhyTots is for wondering, not testing, and nothing is saved.