Emotions & behaviour

A disappointed child pauses beside a board game while family members wait respectfully.
ages 10–12

When Losing Feels Huge: Help Your Child Leave the Game With Dignity

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A child shares a bedtime worry with a caregiver as paper clouds shrink toward the moon.
ages 10–12

Childhood Worries and Fears: What Helps and When to Seek Support

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A father quietly offers a tissue to a crying child on garden steps after the rain.
ages 10–12

When Your Child Cries Easily: Stay Kind Without Fixing Everything

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A caregiver reads closely with an older child while a new baby sleeps safely nearby.
ages 0–2

When an Older Child Feels Replaced by the New Baby

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A tween and caregiver pause across a kitchen counter during a tense conversation.
ages 10–12

Talking Back Without a Shouting Match: Hold the Limit, Keep the Conversation

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A surprised child covers their mouth while a caregiver responds calmly at the kitchen table.
ages 10–12

When Children Swear: A Calm Response That Does Not Feed the Drama

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A calm caregiver listens to a child beside a broken plant pot before they repair the mishap together.
ages 10–12

When Your Child Lies: Make Truth Safer and Repair Possible

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A child watches a garden playgroup from beside a supportive caregiver before joining in.
ages 10–12

Supporting a Slow-to-Warm-Up Child Without Calling Them Shy

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Illustration of a teenager sitting cross-legged on a rug surrounded by four soft coloured circles representing different feelings
ages 13–18

Naming and managing big emotions: a practical approach for teens

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Illustration of a child sitting on cushions in a cosy corner with a decorated shoebox and a colourful spinner on the wall
ages 3–5

Build a calm-down box and a spinner of calming moves

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Illustration of a child hopping on chalk faces drawn on a pavement showing happy, sad, cross and surprised feelings
ages 3–5

Feelings through faces, shadows and statues

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A caregiver calmly blocking a toddler from hitting another child during play
ages 0–2

When a toddler hits or bites: stop, steady and teach

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A child reaching toward one caregiver while the other invites play with a ball
ages 0–2

“Only Mama!” When a child strongly prefers one caregiver

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A caregiver sitting nearby while an overwhelmed child rests in a quiet reading nook
ages 0–2

Tantrum or overwhelmed meltdown? Choose support before a label

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A calm parent listening from a respectful distance while a child shouts
ages 10–12

When your child says “I hate you”: hear the feeling, hold the limit

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A parent kneeling at eye level beside a preschool child who is reluctant to leave
ages 0–2

Connect before you correct: when your child refuses a request

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Mother and child thinking together beside a teddy bear and paper crown
ages 3–5

“Are they sad?” Helping your child notice feelings without guessing for everyone

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Illustration of a parent sitting on the kitchen floor with an arm around a child beside a spilled cup, the two leaning close together in warm window light
ages 0–2

I Yelled at My Child. How Do I Make It Right?

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Illustration of a parent crouching at a child's eye level in a sunny park, one open hand held out, while the child stands with folded arms beside a slide and a small backpack
ages 3–5

Is Gentle Parenting Making My Child Worse?

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Illustration of a child resting after school while a caregiver sits nearby.
after school

The after-school crash: give your child a gentler landing

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Illustration of child finishing a simple household task while caregiver notices their effort, shared table ready for a meal, no prizes or reward bribes
ages 10–12

Rewards, praise and motivation: a practical guide for parents

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Illustration of a calm caregiver near an upset toddler seated safely on the floor, parent offering space and a comforting hand without restraining
ages 0–2

When a toddler has a tantrum: ten practical ways to respond

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Illustration of a caregiver sitting quietly beside a grieving child on a garden bench, child holding a familiar soft toy, comfortable closeness without forced smiles
ages 10–12

Supporting a child after a death: when grief feels frightening

5 Min Read
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