{"id":209,"date":"2026-03-12T13:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:22:03","slug":"209-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/?page_id=209","title":{"rendered":"Emotional regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Emotional regulations<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-173 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_554445604-300x200-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6a5f50\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><u>Emotional Regulation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our feelings&nbsp; can change on a daily basis, like a seesaw. The video below explores how this links to children\u2019s resilence \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280.png 500w\">Helpful Lealfets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173400\/Anxiety-Parent-Guide.docx\">Anxiety-Parent-Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/a%20guide%20for%20parents%20of%20%20neurodivergent%20children\/\">A guide for parents of neurodivergent children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19172854\/Teenage-behaviour-and-changes-in-the-teenager-brain.docx\">Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kaleidoscope \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk\/emotional-regulation-guide\/\">Free Emotional Regulation Guide: Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19172854\/Teenage-behaviour-and-changes-in-the-teenager-brain.docx\">Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em>Below are a collection of resources tailored to&nbsp;regulation &amp; co-regulation<\/em>&#8230;<\/summary>\n<p>Children First <strong>?<\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrenfirst.org.uk\/\">www.childrenfirst.org.uk)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play Scotland <strong>?<\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.playscotland.org\/\">www.playscotland.org<\/a>) \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchange Resource <strong>?<\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exchange-resource.net\/\">www.exchange-resource.net<\/a>) -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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Solihull Approach <strong>?<\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.learn.together.co.uk\/online-learning\">www.learn.together.co.uk\/online-learning<\/a>) Togetherness learning, your digital hub for emotional health focused pathways. Online learning covering understanding; you baby, toddler to teenager, child with additional needs, child\u2019s feelings, child\u2019s mental health and wellbeing, teenager\u2019s brain and relationships<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8S1EbJ7Hbl0?si=PE0KtbgtPyHwAsvY&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Noticing and navigating feelings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GVg6hnH9UnE?si=bR9GOuVBatC7QScR&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qxawnFICni8?si=N0_69ok3fH7cKOsm&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">                                                                                      Managing big feelings together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qg2d-OYZnoM?si=xLgdPO3ItcR2tTY9&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:250px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">UCLA Health \u2013 6 tips to help your child control their emotions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J4n2MiGgDUI?si=FjVTs00kuPjmOSsn&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:250px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Cedar tree counselling \u2013 How to help your child manage their big emotions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbhRyLSN924?si=OyAlBi0lnyQAzlxP&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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