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Understanding the Link Between Child Anger and Unprocessed Grief
Grief can often look like anger in children. Discover how to help a child regulate anger and understand the emotions beneath it with The Big Roar of Little Bear animation and practical play-based strategies.
Techniques to help a stressed child
Discover how to help a child with stress and anxiety through play, routine, and sensory regulation. Learn simple strategies for children who get easily stressed — from crunchy snacks and outdoor movement to calming animations like The Big Roar of Little Bear — to support emotional balance and resilience.
Understanding the effects of grief on child development
Grief can affect children in many ways, from emotional struggles like sadness and anxiety to behavioural changes such as withdrawal or regression. How does grief affect child development? It can influence learning, social relationships, and even physical wellbeing. Understanding the impacts of loss on children and providing age-appropriate support is essential for healthy development. Explore our parenting and grief resources, including helpful animations, to guide children through their journey.
Signs a Child Has Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety often shows up in small but powerful ways. Your child may cry, cling tightly when you try to leave, refuse to go to school, or complain of tummy aches before you part. These are all common signs of separation anxiety. In this post, we’ll explore what it is, why it happens, and how you can gently support your child through it.
What is separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a normal stage of child development—but that doesn’t make it any easier when your little one clings to you in tears. In this post, we’ll explore what separation anxiety really means, why it happens, and how you can help your child feel more confident and secure when you’re apart.
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