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Handmade finish-the-story activity book containing story prompts for children to encourage emotional expression

Finish-the-Story: A Simple Storytelling Activity for Children

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Leave a Comment on Finish-the-Story: A Simple Storytelling Activity for Children

Discover how finish-the-story activities can give children a playful way to explore feelings, experiment with different possibilities and express things they may not yet have …

Child in uniform arriving home, used for illustration in a post asking why does my child melt down after school?

Why Does My Child Melt Down After School?

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on September 19, 2026September 18, 2026 Leave a Comment on Why Does My Child Melt Down After School?

Why does my child seem find at school but melt down as soon as they get home? Learn what after-school meltdowns may be telling you …

A story bag and it's contents including a cat and knight, demonstrating how to make and use story bags.

How to Put Together a Story Bag for Emotional Storytelling Play

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on August 15, 2026August 15, 2026

Learn how to make a story bag using simple objects that spark imagination, storytelling play and meaningful conversations. Discover why this creative activity helps children …

A homemade story bag filled with small objects for storytelling play to support children's emotional wellbeing.

Using Storytelling Play To Help Children Explore Feelings

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Discover how storytelling activities can give children a safe, imaginative way to explore feelings, express what’s happening inside and discover new ways of seeing the …

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

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

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 …

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