to friends and family about your feelings, but try not to let your child overhear your worries. Children and young people are very tuned in to their parents feelings. If you are able to be positive about. about: Understanding and responding to your child's feelings Self-regulation & anger Communication

reduce the risk of bullying and make it easier for children to describe their feelings and ask. and can have better life chances. Continue to spend time talking about thoughts, feelings, interests.’ and feelings are hurt - make sure children and young people know the importance of saying sorry

children try to hold their feelings in while they make sense of their sexuality, and some even ignore their feelings to try to fit in or to avoid upsetting their parents or families.  Having. that.  Recognise that their feelings are valid and it's ok for them to be honest with you about how. years to support LGBTQ+ young people to help navigate their feelings and provide support. Some. asking questions, expressing their feelings and making a positive difference in their mental health

their feelings and they will know that you are there to listen if they ever want you to. Starting. not to judge their feelings. Think about how to help your child work through their emotions.  If your

or teenager may be feeling scared, so it's important to let them communicate their feelings to you in a safe. to be able to express their feelings. Don't assume the visions or voices are problematic Not all.. Try to contain your own feelings Although you may be worried and upset, try to remain calm. their mouth Journaling their feelings or keeping a diary of what's been happening to them. Ways

feelings, the people who are there to support them and who to contact in an emergency. It is always best. they feel comfortable with going into their plan. When talking about their feelings, go at their pace.: Triggers - Are there any people, places or feelings which can trigger your child to feel out of control. redirect their thoughts away from distressing feelings. Try to think of times when objects, senses

of thoughts and feelings and ideas to share. How we talk with young people can help them be more open. to their feelings and opinions, as well as giving them the opportunity to talk to all sorts of people., as well as things that are happening in the news. Talk about feelings – your own and those of others – let your child hear lots of words to describe feelings. This will make it easier for them

Separation Anxiety is how we describe the feelings some children have when. to understand what it is all about, but the feelings and worry about being separated from you are very. you. Be careful that you do not pass on your own anxieties. Your baby will pick up on your feelings. like picking up on arguments and bad feelings in the home or changes in routines. Your child might. and at weekends. Encourage them to talk about their day and their feelings. Read more about getting

their feelings and find other ways to manage their emotions. It is common for children and young. them. Help describing their feelings, ‘ I can see you are sad / cross / frustrated because … ‘ Valuing their feelings ‘I know you really wanted to go to...’ Time to cool down – either with you. sense of their feelings and how they could cope or react differently next time. Tantrums. Feelings When your child is having a meltdown it can feel embarrassing – especially if you are out

tricky for them and they are easily hurt and offended, or can accidentally hurt the feelings of others. are extra sensitive to feelings of hurt or rejection. Relationships with friends and family can be more. breaking to a young person. Knowing how to manage difficult feelings takes time and the teenage brain still has a lot to learn. It can help when; You listen to their feelings and try not to dismiss. important’ to a teen. You can accept that your teenagers will sometimes let out their strong feelings