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Take a Meta-Moment

Take a Meta-Moment

Effective emotional regulation is essential for success in all areas of life, but even more so to succeed in the hurly-urly of modern parenting.Read more

Emotional labour

Emotional labour

It’s the emotional labour that parents do that makes it such hard work, but it’s essential if we are going to be effective.Read more

Reduce children’s anger and anxiety

Reduce children's anger and anxiety

What tools do you use to help children recognise and regulate their emotions? If you’re struggling to answer this then you’ll be relieved to know that there is a fabulous tool available that every child (and parent) should know about. Read more

Help kids manage anger

Help kids manage anger

Grrrrrr! I’m angry! Children who learn to manage their anger have a head start on handling fears and other emotions.Read more