How to Help a Child Who Worries About Everything

Understanding Feelings & Communication How to Help a Child Who Worries About Everything A calm, practical guide for UK parents of children aged 5 to 10 — and a gentler way through the worries. Get the Free Safe Circle Pack → Some children seem to carry a question mark everywhere […]

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Child Feels Different? A Calm Parent Guide for Ages 5-10

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Feelings & Identity Child Feels Different? A Calm Parent Guide for Ages 5-10 How to support a child who feels different, without labels, at home and at school. Get the Free Safe Circle Pack → Learning how to support a child feels different is about providing a safe space for […]

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How to Talk to Kids About Gender Stereotypes: A Parent Guide

Two young children sit together on a rug at home, with a boy holding a doll while a girl plays with a robot and a dinosaur toy beside her.

Feelings & Identity How to Talk to Kids About Gender Stereotypes: A Parent Guide A guide for ages 5 to 10 on helping children feel accepted, confident and free to be themselves. Get the Free Safe Circle Pack → Learning how to talk to kids about gender stereotypes is essential […]

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Why Side-by-Side Activities Help Children Open Up

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Understanding Feelings & Communication Why Side-by-Side Activities Help Children Open Up Why shared, low-pressure activities make it easier for children aged 5 to 10 to share their feelings. Get the Free Safe Circle Pack → Talking to children about worries, safety, or big feelings does not always work best as […]

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How Your Tone of Voice Helps a Child Open Up

Understanding Feelings & Communication How Your Tone of Voice Helps a Child Open Up Before a child decides what to say, they decide whether it feels safe to say it. Here is how your voice and body language shape that decision — and how to get it right. Get the […]

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How to Talk to Children About Difference, Race and Kindness (Ages 5–10)

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Understanding Feelings & Communication How to Talk to Children About Difference, Race and Kindness (Ages 5–10) Calm, age-appropriate guidance for talking with children aged 5 to 10 about difference, race and kindness, building empathy, fairness and respect. Get the Free Safe Circle Pack → Children notice difference from an early […]

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