Sometimes I think that there's a disconnect about what "hurt feelings" means exactly--it's like a catch-all for being upset or agitated in any way for the kid, but to us it has a more precise connotation? Example: my 4-year-old neighbor was playing ball with his dad, accidentally hit his dad pretty hard right on the nose, and dad flinched and teared up with the impact. 4-yr-old hid under the table the rest of the afternoon, and when asked why said "Dad hurt my feelings".

1. Create and follow a budget. 2. Comparison shop. 3. Delay gratification. 4. Be kind to yourself and others. 5. Put yourself in someone else's shoes.