Children do not always go looking for upsetting content online, but they can come across it quickly and without warning. A single video, image, or message can leave a child feeling frightened, confused, or unsettled — even if they do not fully understand what they have seen. For children aged […]
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Learning how to support a child feels different is about providing a safe space for them to explore their identity. Some children say this clearly, while others show it in quieter ways. Others show it in quieter ways. They may seem uncomfortable when people compare them to other children. They may […]
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Learning how to talk to kids about gender stereotypes is essential as they begin to notice when the world labels things as being ‘for boys’ or ‘for girls’ at an early age. That can affect the toys they choose, the clothes they like, the games they want to play, and even how […]
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Children do not always say “I feel anxious about school” in a clear way. What adults often notice first is a child who suddenly becomes clingy, tearful, angry, withdrawn, slow to get ready, or full of stomach aches and worries before school. Sometimes this starts as a small pattern. Then […]
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Talking to children about worries, safety, or big feelings does not always work best as a formal sit-down conversation. For many children aged 5 to 10, talking side by side during an ordinary activity can feel easier, safer, and less pressured. That is because the child is not being placed […]
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Talking to children about difficult topics is not only about the words an adult chooses. Children also pay close attention to how an adult sounds, looks, and responds in the moment. For children aged 5 to 10, tone of voice and body language can shape whether a conversation feels safe, […]
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Children sometimes repeat words, phrases, jokes, or attitudes without fully understanding what they mean. They may hear things at school, online, in games, on YouTube, from older children, or in everyday conversation. Sometimes they are testing language. Maybe they are copying for attention. Sometimes they are repeating something harmful without […]
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Friendships matter deeply to children. For children aged 5–10, friendship problems can feel big, confusing, and upsetting, even when adults see them as small. Being left out of a game, ignored by a friend, or told they cannot join in can affect confidence, mood, and how safe a child feels […]
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Children notice difference from an early age. They notice skin colour, hair, language, culture, names, religion, disability, family differences, and the way people are treated. They also notice jokes, comments, exclusion, and unfairness. That is why adults should not avoid these conversations. When adults talk to children about difference, race […]
Read moreUnderstanding Feelings & Communication How to Help Children Play Fair, Take Turns, and Include Others Fairness is not just a playground rule. It is one of the most important social skills a child aged 5 to 10 can learn — and adults have a bigger role in teaching it than […]
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