Children & Young People
Understanding Big Feelings
Big feelings can be overwhelming for children — and for the adults supporting them. Learn how to help children name, understand, and move through intense emotions in healthy ways.
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Thoughts on counselling, parenting, and mental wellbeing — written to help you feel a little more understood.
Families
The power of connection before correction
When children are struggling, our instinct is often to correct the behaviour. But research shows that connection first creates the safety children need to actually hear us — and change.
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Families
Sibling rivalry
A little sibling conflict is completely normal — but when it becomes constant, it can wear everyone down. Here are some practical strategies to help siblings build a stronger relationship.
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Children & Young People
When anxiety shows up as anger
Anger is often the visible tip of the iceberg — underneath it, many children and young people are carrying anxiety they don't yet have words for. Understanding this link can change everything.
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Children & Young People
Why play is serious business
Play isn't just fun — it's how children make sense of the world, process difficult experiences, and build resilience. Here's why protecting time for play matters more than ever.
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Adults & Individuals
Talking to teenagers: what actually works
Conversations with teenagers can feel like navigating a minefield. These practical, research-backed approaches can help you stay connected even when communication feels impossible.
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Adults & Individuals
Self-compassion for parents
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is — and most of us are doing it while carrying our own unresolved stuff. Practising self-compassion isn't selfish; it's essential.
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Children & Young People
School avoidance: when getting to school feels impossible
School avoidance is more than just not wanting to go — it is a distress signal. Understanding what is driving it is the first step toward finding the right support.
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Children & Young People
How to Create a Calm-Down Kit for Children and Teens
A calm-down kit gives children and teenagers a personalised set of tools to help their mind and body feel safer when emotions become overwhelming. Here's how to create one together.
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Adults & Individuals
When Everything Feels Too Much: Simple Ways to Calm Your Mind and Body
Feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you're failing. Discover simple, practical strategies to help your mind and body settle when things feel like too much.
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