Helping with Big Feelings

Why Asking "How Are You Feeling?" Doesn't Alway...

Joanne Sorley

Why does your child (or even your partner) always answer "I don't know" when you ask how they're feeling? The answer might surprise you. Discover why emotional literacy develops over...

Why Asking "How Are You Feeling?" Doesn't Alway...

Joanne Sorley

Why does your child (or even your partner) always answer "I don't know" when you ask how they're feeling? The answer might surprise you. Discover why emotional literacy develops over...

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Having a Me...

Joanne Sorley

You're already exhausted and your child is melting down. Frustration is starting to rise. Sound familiar? This gentle, psychology-informed guide explores why children need safety before they can calm, how...

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Having a Me...

Joanne Sorley

You're already exhausted and your child is melting down. Frustration is starting to rise. Sound familiar? This gentle, psychology-informed guide explores why children need safety before they can calm, how...

When a Child Hits, Kicks or Throws

Joanne Sorley

When children hit, kick, or throw, it’s often a sign they’re overwhelmed—not “bad.” This gentle, evidence-based guide explains what’s happening in the brain during big emotional moments, how to keep...

When a Child Hits, Kicks or Throws

Joanne Sorley

When children hit, kick, or throw, it’s often a sign they’re overwhelmed—not “bad.” This gentle, evidence-based guide explains what’s happening in the brain during big emotional moments, how to keep...

How to Help a Child with Big Emotions

Joanne Sorley

Big feelings can be overwhelming. For children and the adults supporting them. This overview shares simple, compassionate ways to help children feel safe, understood, and supported as they learn to...

How to Help a Child with Big Emotions

Joanne Sorley

Big feelings can be overwhelming. For children and the adults supporting them. This overview shares simple, compassionate ways to help children feel safe, understood, and supported as they learn to...