Managing Big Feelings

Growing up, many of us received the message that showing emotions makes us look weak. We were encouraged, either explicitly or implicitly, to shut down emotions and not express them in public. [...]

Has your child ever said something to you that was so horribly mean, that you recoiled in shock? Something that made you question the kind of job you’re doing as a parent, and felt like a [...]

Disappointment is a super tough emotion for kids to deal with. In fact, it’s a tough emotion for adults too! So let’s talk about how to help children deal with disappointment, because [...]

Children have meltdowns. This is a fact of life. They have immature nervous systems and haven’t yet learned to regulate their emotions or communicate effectively with their words. They need [...]

If your child suffers from anxiety, then you know how difficult it can be to find the right words to help them when they’re feeling worried. You know that they’re going to be fine, [...]

Do you have a little perfectionist on your hands? I often hear people joking about perfectionism in kids (and in adults). They might make flippant remarks about being “a bit of a [...]

Last week my 8 year old came home from school and told me she was feeling nervous about completing NAPLAN next week. For those of you not in the know, this is standardised testing that occurs [...]

As we approach the end of the first school term, most children have settled into the regular routines and rhythms of school life. If you have a kindergartener, they’re more than likely [...]

Do you have a freshly minted 5 year old heading off to school this year? Me too! Starting school is a huge milestone isn’t it? It can also be really daunting for our small humans (and us [...]

A few weeks ago I wrote this post about identifying anxiety in children. Some of you may have recognised some of the signs of anxiety in your child. And if you did, you were probably wondering, [...]