Emotional Regulation

Our feelings  can change on a daily basis, like a seesaw. The video below explores how this links to children’s resilence –

Children often find it difficult to regulate their emotions because their brains are still developing the skills needed to understand, express and manage big feelings.  The good news is that parents and carers play a powerful role in helping children learn these skills. We can help our children develop their emotional intellegance.

Helpful Lealfets

• Anxiety-Parent-Guide
• A guide for parents of neurodivergent children
• Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain
• Kaleidoscope – ?Free Emotional Regulation Guide: Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions
• Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain

At times we can feel overwhelmed and unsure as to what to do as parents and carers when our children and young people experience stress and anxiety and the resulting big feelings. This video offers you some ideas of how you can support them best during these times.

Below are a collection of resources tailored to regulation & co-regulation…

Children First ?(www.childrenfirst.org.uk) – There is no such thing as a perfect family and whatever challenges you are facing, we can help. Explore these pages for support and advice.

Play Scotland ?(www.playscotland.org) – Playing in nature boosts self-esteem and confidence, inspires creativity, and spending time outdoors makes people happier. This link provides ideas, resources and opportunities to learn about play.

Exchange Resource ?(www.exchange-resource.net) -The resources found in the Exchange Library vary for all ages and cover a variety of different topics such as emotional regulation, calming techniques and developing growth strategies.

The Solihull Approach ?(www.learn.together.co.uk/online-learning) Togetherness learning, your digital hub for emotional health focused pathways. Online learning covering understanding; you baby, toddler to teenager, child with additional needs, child’s feelings, child’s mental health and wellbeing, teenager’s brain and relationships

Noticing and navigating feelings

Managing big feelings together

UCLA Health – 6 tips to help your child control their emotions

Cedar tree counselling – How to help your child manage their big emotions