Understanding Feelings & Communication
Help Your Child Understand and Express Their Feelings
The Using Your Voice Digital Bundle gives your child the language and confidence to express their feelings and speak up to a Safe Adult.
Helping children understand and express their feelings is one of the most important things a parent can do. Because every child processes emotions differently, these guides help you start those important conversations calmly and confidently before problems happen.
These guides are written in a clear, supportive style to help adults build emotional literacy knowledge early, so children feel more heard, more confident, and more able to speak up to a Safe Adult
Who this section is for
This section is for:
- Parents and carers
- Foster carers and grandparents
- Any caring adult in a child’s life
What this section covers
The guides in this section help adults support children with:
- recognising and naming feelings
- understanding strong emotions
- speaking up when something feels wrong
- respectful behaviour
- fairness and inclusion
- friendship problems
- empathy and kindness
- social behaviour and emotional confidence
These topics matter because children often need help putting feelings into words, understanding other people, and learning how to respond safely and respectfully in everyday situations.
Articles in this section
Naming Big Feelings
How to Help a Child Speak Up About Their Feelings
Help children name feelings. Because of this guide, they can speak up with more confidence.Helping Children Manage Big Feelings in a Digital World (Ages 5–10)
Manage big feelings in a digital world. First, learn how screens affect mood. Next, build healthy habits.What to Do When a Child Says Something Feels Wrong (Ages 5–10)
Learn what to do when a child feels unsafe. Because you take them seriously, they will feel protected.What Aggression in Young Children Can Really Be Telling You (Ages 5–10)
Aggression often shows a child’s unmet needs. Therefore, we must look closer to find the real problem.Teaching Children Respect Between Boys and Girls from an Early Age (Ages 5–10)
Teach respect between boys and girls early. So, they will build healthy habits for later life.What to Do When a Child Does Not Want to Go to School (Ages 5–10)
Learn why a child might resist school. But, you can help them by staying calm and supportive.
Friendships & Respect
How to Help Children Play Fair, Take Turns and Include Others (Ages 5–10)
Help children play fair and take turns. First, use games to build patience. Next, include others.How to Talk to Children About Difference, Race and Kindness (Ages 5–10)
Talk about difference and kindness. Because they understand race early, we use age-appropriate words.How to Help a Child Handle Friendship Fallouts and Being Left Out (Ages 5–10)
Handle friendship fallouts and being left out. Therefore, children can cope with emotional ups and downs.How to Talk to Children About Respectful Behaviour When They Copy Rude or Harmful Language (Ages 5–10)
Stop rude or harmful language. But, do this without shame or escalation to keep things calm.- How Your Tone of Voice and Body Language Affect Difficult Conversations with Children
Adult tone and body language matter. So, use these tools to help children feel safer and heard. - Why Side-by-Side Activities Help Children Open Up
Walking and playing help children open up. First, start the activity. Next, talk naturally.
Solving School & Behavior Problems
- How to Help a Child With School Anxiety Before It Turns Into School Refusal (Ages 5–10)
Spot school anxiety before it grows. Therefore, you can take calm steps to help your child. - How to Talk to Kids About Gender Stereotypes
Understand gender stereotypes. Because children feel confident being themselves, they talk more openly. - Child Feels Different? A Calm Parent Guide for Ages 5-10
Help a child who feels different. So, you can build their confidence and emotional safety. - How to Help a Child Feel Safe After Seeing Something Upsetting Online (Ages 5–10)
Stay safe after seeing upsetting online content. Next, use these practical steps to feel reassured.
These articles are designed to help adults build emotional safety, clearer communication, and stronger early support around the real situations children face at home, in school, and in everyday life.
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