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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 5, 2026May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment on Why Kids Can’t Tell You What They’re Feeling — And How They Show You Instead

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

When Your Child Bottles Up Emotions: How To Gently Help Them Open Up

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026April 20, 2026 Leave a Comment on When Your Child Bottles Up Emotions: How To Gently Help Them Open Up

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 Helpful Things To Know When Teaching Kids About Emotions

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 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 …

Emotion card hidden in a pencil pot as part of the Hide and Seek Emotions Game for kids, showing how this emotional literacy activity works.

How to Play The Hide and Seek Emotions Game: A Fun Feelings Activity for Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026November 24, 2025

If you’re looking for a playful emotional intelligence activity for kids, the Hide and Seek Emotions Game might just become your new favorite. It’s easy …

Child holding emoji faces showing happy, sad, and neutral emotions illustrating how to teach kids emotional intelligence

How To Teach Kids Emotional Intelligence: 6 Play Therapy-Inspired Techniques

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026November 18, 2025

If you’ve been wondering how to teach kids emotional intelligence in a way that actually sticks, you’re in the right place. Emotional intelligence isn’t just …

The Feelings Hotel - a creative emotional check-in for kids – a playful, printable emotions tool showing a hotel where children can ‘check in’ feelings using illustrated emotion suitcases.

How To Do The Feelings Hotel: A Creative Emotional Check-In for Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026October 31, 2025

Step into The Feelings Hotel, a place where every emotion gets its own room — even the prickly ones! This emotional check-in for kids is …

Child wearing a shirt and tie with pretend rocket wings, blasting off into a starry sky — symbolising the growth mindset for kids and the confidence to reach their full potential.

5 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026October 13, 2025

Want to help your child build confidence, resilience, and self-belief? The growth mindset for kids is a powerful way to do it. Here are 5 …

Colorful xylophone used as play therapy toys for children

Play Therapy Toys Explained: What They Are and How They Support Emotional Growth

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026September 9, 2025

Play therapy toys are more than just playthings. Discover how dollhouses, sand trays, art, and more help children express feelings, heal, and grow emotionally. When children have big …

Finished mandala emotions activity for kids showing big feelings in bright colors

How To Do a Mandala Emotions Activity For Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026July 19, 2025

Looking for creative ways to explore emotions with children? This mandala emotions activity for kids supports emotional literacy in a fun and meaningful way. In …

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