top of page
Search


How to Support Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing
Is your child acting differently lately? Changes in behaviour can be a sign that their emotional cup is running low. Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing is essential for helping them feel happy, confident, and secure. Discover practical tips to recognise the signs of an empty emotional cup and simple ways to refill it with love, play and attention.

Emma Christmas
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Why Doesn’t My Child Listen When I Say No?
If it feels like your child doesn’t listen when you say no, you’re not alone. Simply saying “no” often isn’t enough - children need clarity, consistency and guidance on what they can do. In this post, you’ll learn why “no” doesn’t always work, and practical ways to set boundaries that your child will actually hear.

Emma Christmas
Sep 26, 20254 min read


The Route to Regulation: Helping Children Build Emotional Intelligence
When we talk about raising emotionally healthy children, one of the key skills we’re really talking about is self-regulation - a child’s ability to notice, manage and respond to their feelings in healthy ways. But self-regulation doesn’t just appear overnight. So how do we actually teach these skills?

Emma Christmas
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Emotional Regulation for Children: Co-Regulation vs Self-Regulation Made Simple
Most adults weren't taught about emotions as children. No one taught us how to be aware of our feelings or how to manage our behaviour when those feelings became overwhelming. Lots of adults report being sent to their rooms or being shouted at when their behaviour didn’t meet their grown ups’ expectations. I’d like to assume that for the majority of us, our parents tried their best with the information they had at the time. But now that we know more about brain development a

Emma Christmas
Sep 18, 20255 min read


Why Siblings Fight (And How Parents Can Make It Better)
Sibling conflict is a tale as old as time - William and Harry, Liam and Noel, Kim and Kourtney. But squabbling children does not automatically mean they’re going to be enemies for life!

Emma Christmas
Feb 26, 20256 min read


How to Calm Your Child Mid-Meltdown: 5 Essential Strategies Every Parent Should Know.
Find out why your child’s meltdown isn’t the end of the world (and how you can help them cope) without losing your cool.

Emma Christmas
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Why Children Need Boundaries (and How to Set Them Without the Drama!)
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some sort of manual that said “these are the rules children need and this is how to make them follow them"?

Emma Christmas
Jan 22, 20254 min read


Things Adults Do That Confuse Children and Make Behaviour Harder
Without meaning to, adults do things that confuse children and create the exact behaviour issues they're often keen to avoid.

Emma Christmas
Nov 6, 20245 min read


How to Build Your Child's Confidence in 10 Simple Steps
Discover 10 practical ways to boost your child's confidence, from praising effort and encouraging problem-solving to letting them overhear positive self-talk. Help your child feel capable, brave and proud every day.

Emma Christmas
Sep 25, 20223 min read


'Help! My child doesn't listen to a word I say!'
We've all been there. You've asked them six times to put their shoes on and still they're dancing round the hallway without a care in the...

Emma Christmas
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Related Products


Mindfulness for Children: Simple Ways to Build Calm (Without the Pressure)
Mindfulness for children doesn’t have to be complicated. These simple, everyday practices help children manage big feelings, build confidence and find calm - while supporting parents too.
Jan 62 min read


Helping Children Get Back Into Routine (Without the January Meltdowns)
Getting children back into a routine can feel overwhelming, especially after busy seasons like Christmas or school holidays. Predictable routines help children feel safe, reduce anxiety and make everyday transitions smoother. This blog explores how routines can support calmer mornings, easier bedtimes and more confident, independent children.
Jan 33 min read


Building Resilience in Children: Why It Matters and How We Can Nurture It
Building resilience in children is one of the greatest gifts we can offer them. Resilience helps kids manage emotions, navigate challenges and grow into confident, capable adults. In this blog, we explore what a lack of resilience looks like, why resilience matters, and practical, everyday ways parents can strengthen it - through role modelling, problem-solving, emotional understanding, optimism and more.
Dec 12, 20253 min read
bottom of page






















