Managing Emotions

Our feelings can change on a daily basis, like a seesaw. This video below explores how this is linked to children’s resilience.

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. 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 intelligence.

Helpful leaflets

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 / anxiety and the resulting big feelings. This video offers you some ideas of how you can support them during these times.

Noticing and navigating feelings

Below are a collection of resources tailored to regulation & co-regulation.

Children First 🔗(www.childrenfirst.org.uk) – 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.

Exchange resource 🔗(www.exchange-resource.net) -The resources found in the Exchange library cover all ages and a variety of different topics such as emotional regulation, calming techniques and developing growth strategies.

Play Scotland 🔗(www.playscotland.org) – 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.

📷Clips

Managing big feelings together

UCLA Health – 6 tips to help your child control their emotions

Cedar tree counselling – How to help your child manage their big emotions

Young children: (ECC and P1-3)

Resources to use with your children

Older children (P4 -7)

Teenagers