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Young girl in a pretty party dress during an emotional outburst of the type that makes parents question "why does my child get so angry?"

Why Does My Child Get So Angry?

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Leave a Comment on Why Does My Child Get So Angry?

If your child seems to explode over the smallest things, you’re probably wondering,“Why does my child get so angry?” It’s a great question because anger …

Child laughing while building with colorful Lego bricks illustrating why play is important for children

Why Play Matters Way More Than You Think

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 27, 2026July 22, 2026 Leave a Comment on Why Play Matters Way More Than You Think

Ever wondered why play is important for children? While it might look like simple fun on the surface, play is so much more than that. …

Young girl smiling with her arms raised on a summer day, representing confidence and emotional skills for children.

Emotional Skills for Children: Building Confidence, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 21, 2026June 20, 2026

Emotional skills for children aren’t just important for managing feelings—they help children understand themselves, build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and cope with life’s challenges. In …

Young girl blowing dandelion seeds in the sunlight, illustrating emotional regulation in children

Emotional Regulation in Children: Why It Matters and How to Help

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 27, 2026June 15, 2026

Have you ever watched your child go from calm to chaos in a matter of seconds and wondered what on earth is really going on? …

Young boy playing with toy dinosaurs during imaginative play, illustrating how understanding you child's play can give us clues about their emotions and inner world.

What Your Child’s Play Might Be Trying To Tell You

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 30, 2026June 1, 2026

Children’s play can often look like simple fun. But when we slow down and watch with curiosity we discover that understanding your child’s play can …

Understanding your child’s behavior: sad little girl sitting quietly by a garden fence

What Is Your Child’s Behavior Really Trying To Tell You?

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 14, 2026May 13, 2026

When your child’s behavior is difficult or defiant, it’s natural to ask, “How do I stop this?” But what if there’s a more important question …

Child looking out of a window appearing sad, showing how kids can't tell you how they're feeling as they struggle to express emotions with words

Why Kids Can’t Tell You What They’re Feeling — And How They Show You Instead

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 16, 2026May 1, 2026

Sometimes you just know there’s something wrong with your child — but somehow you can’t get them to open up. Here we’ll explore the real …

Young girl with holding her head in her hands like a child bottling up emotions

Why Does My Child Bottle Up Their Feelings?

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 30, 2026April 20, 2026

Worried about a child bottling up emotions? Learn the signs your child is holding everything in, why it happens, and how to help them open …

Silhouette graphic of child's head with string and wool surrounding it representing tangled thoughts - illustrating the ADHD brain and How to Help Kids with ADHD Build Emotional Regulation Skills

How to Help Kids with ADHD Build Emotional Regulation Skills

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026January 31, 2026

Learn how to build emotional regulation skills in kids with ADHD and support their emotional whirlwinds in a compassionate, brain-friendly way. If you’re parenting a …

Child drawing faces showing different emotions with crayons to learn about feelings — teaching kids about emotions activity

21 Fascinating Facts About Emotions for Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 20, 2026December 9, 2025

When we focus on teaching kids about emotions, we give them tools they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Wondering where to start? These …

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