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We can help our children develop their emotional intellegance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unlocking Emotional Awareness: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids about Feelings\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qxawnFICni8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" \/>Helpful Lealfets<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173400\/Anxiety-Parent-Guide.docx\">Anxiety-Parent-Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/a%20guide%20for%20parents%20of%20%20neurodivergent%20children\/\">A guide for parents of neurodivergent children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19172854\/Teenage-behaviour-and-changes-in-the-teenager-brain.docx\">Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kaleidoscope – <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk\/emotional-regulation-guide\/\">Free Emotional Regulation Guide: Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At times we can feel overwhelmed and unsure as to what to do as parents and carers when our children and young people experience stress and anxiety and the resulting big feelings. This video offers you some ideas of how you can support them best during these times.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How can you help us? A guide to helping children feel calm, connected and comfy.\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8S1EbJ7Hbl0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Please click on the links and short video clips below for information and strategies to help children manage their emotions:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Noticing and navigating feelings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Noticing and navigating feelings - The Centre for Early Childhood\u2019s Explainer series\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8ht-_xTG58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing big feelings together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Managing big feelings together - The Centre for Early Childhood\u2019s Explainer series\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qg2d-OYZnoM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>6 tips to help your child control their emotions:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"6 tips to help your children control their emotions | UCLA Healthy Living Tips\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J4n2MiGgDUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How to help your child manage their big emotions<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Help Your Child Manage Their Big Emotions | Cedar Tree Counseling\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbhRyLSN924?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/01\/12212748\/shutterstock_2622641051-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/01\/12212748\/shutterstock_2622641051-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/01\/12212748\/shutterstock_2622641051-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/01\/12212748\/shutterstock_2622641051.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Feelings impact a child\u2019s play and learning. For children to do their best playing and learning they need to feel safe, calm and interested. They need to trust that the important adults in their life are there to help and support them. Adults need to help and support their children so they can experience this readiness to learn which is called emotional regulation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Resources to use with your children<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Young chldren: (ECC and P1-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Color Monster - Read Aloud by Mr. Joshua Brooks\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W6wIEp-M4tg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The color monster goes to school #schoolisfun #kidsstory\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A5qgrMM9xUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Older children (P4 -7)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3bKuoH8CkFc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brain & amygdala hand model explains how thoughts & emotions fuel anxiety https:\/\/empoweru.education\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2xeDcPBD5Fk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teenagers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zones of Regulation for Kids | Help Your Child Understand Emotions & Self-Regulate | Episode 1\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ElQzdN9xNuU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19173237\/books-1673578_1280.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" \/>Helpful Lealfets<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/03\/19172854\/Teenage-behaviour-and-changes-in-the-teenager-brain.docx\">Teenage behaviour and changes in the teenager brain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Below are a collection of resources tailored to<\/em><em>\u00a0regulation & co-regulation<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children First (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrenfirst.org.uk\">www.childrenfirst.org.uk)<\/a> – There is no such thing as a perfect family and whatever challenges you are facing, we can help. Explore these pages for support and advice.<\/li>\n<li>Play Scotland (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.playscotland.org\">www.playscotland.org<\/a>) – Playing in nature boosts self-esteem and confidence, inspires creativity, and spending time outdoors makes people happier. This link provides ideas, resources and opportunities to learn about play.<\/li>\n<li>Exchange Resource (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exchange-resource.net\">www.exchange-resource.net<\/a>) -The resources found in the Exchange Library vary for all ages and cover a variety of different topics such as emotional regulation, calming techniques and developing growth strategies.<\/li>\n<li>The Solihull Approach (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.learn.together.co.uk\/online-learning\">www.learn.together.co.uk\/online-learning<\/a>) Togetherness learning, your digital hub for emotional health focused pathways. Online learning covering understanding; you baby, toddler to teenager, child with additional needs, child’s feelings, child’s mental health and wellbeing, teenager’s brain and relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete Leanring to control your emotions (regulation) \u00a0 Our feelings\u00a0 can change on a daily basis, like a seesaw. 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