Feelings
Angry child? What's under the anger and how to help, ages 4–14
Anger is a normal feeling that children are still learning to handle. Calm steps for the outburst, words to say, and how to repair afterwards.
10 min read
Feelings: worry, anger and big emotions
Children feel big things before they have the words for them. These guides help you notice what is going on, respond to worry and anger in a steady way, and know which signs mean it is time to ask for help.
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FeelingsHow to help a child with big emotions: what to say and do, ages 2–12
Big feelings are part of growing up. Calm steps for the storm, words that help, feeling words in two languages and a 7-day plan.
13 min read
FeelingsAnxiety in children: signs, what to say and how to help
How to tell ordinary worry from anxiety that gets in the way, and calm ways to help your child face fears one small step at a time.
10 min read
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Child cries easily over small things? How to help a sensitive child
A broken biscuit, a lost game, a sharp word: some children cry at everything. Why it happens, what helps in the moment, and how to build coping skills.
12 min read
FeelingsChild afraid of the dark, ghosts and nightmares? How to help (ages 2–10)
Monsters under the bed, a ghost in the corridor, a power cut at bedtime: fears are a normal part of growing up. How to help your child feel safe without making the fear bigger.
12 min read
FeelingsHow to build a child's confidence when they say “I can't do it”
Confidence grows from doing real things and getting through small failures. What to say when your child puts themselves down, and how to help at home.
11 min read
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My child seems sad all the time: what to notice and when to get help
How to tell everyday sadness from low mood that lasts, the signs at each age, what to say first, routines that help, when grief or bullying is behind it, and the signs that need a doctor.
12 min read
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Child afraid of failure? How to help with perfectionism and mistakes
Why some children fear every mistake, what to say in the moment, how to praise effort and make mistakes normal at home, and how your reaction to marks shapes theirs.
11 min read
FeelingsSeparation anxiety: why your child cries when you leave, and what helps
Why young children cry when a parent leaves, why a short, loving goodbye beats sneaking out, and how to handle play school, grandparents and the working day.
10 min read
FeelingsHow to build confidence in shy children: what helps and what doesn't
Shyness is temperament, not a flaw. How to give a shy child warm-up time, teach greetings without force and handle relatives.
10 min read
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How to talk to a child about death: honest words for every age
What children understand about death from 3 to 12, the words to use and avoid, family beliefs, janaza and funerals, how grief shows over time, a pet's death and when to get help.
12 min read
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