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Acting out might mean ...

... My feelings are too big for my body I don't know who to ask for help Things feel out of control I feel scared and need to protect myself I'm testing if you'll stay I need connection but don't know how to get it When children "act out," our first instinct is often to focus on stopping the...

by Clear Sky Team — Aug 11, 2026 resources

Always being compliant might mean ...

... I'm anxious about disappointing people I don't trust that I'm loved for who I am I'm hypervigilant about others' moods I'm scared of what will happen if I say no Making myself invisible feels safest I learnt needs don't matter The child who never causes any trouble can be the easiest to ov...

by Clear Sky Team — Jul 28, 2026 resources

Lying or hiding things might mean ...

... I learnt not to trust adults with the real story Honesty hasn't felt safe I'm protecting myself the only way I know I'm scared of what will happen if you know I'm trying to avoid shame or punishment Truth-telling led to harsh consequences before When children lie or hide things, our first ...

by Clear Sky Team — Jun 30, 2026 resources

The Stress Response in Kids

Fight, flight, freeze is an automatic nervous system response designed to protect us in moments of perceived danger. Think of it as a built-in alarm system that activates when the brain detects a pontential threat - whether real or felt. It's important to understand that many children have sen...

by Clear Sky Team — Feb 17, 2026 resources

8 Key Ingredients for Children's Good Mental Health

It's Children's Mental Health Week and we've been thinking about what children need in order to thrive. Children's mental health is made up of many elements - read on to explore 8 ingredients we believe all children need to thrive 🪄 Safe & Secure Relationships A child who feels well support...

by Clear Sky Team — Feb 10, 2026 resources

Empathic listening vs dismissive listening

Children learn to regulate through the adults in their life. It's in their interaction with us that they learn to cope with and move through difficult feelings. If we're dismissive of feelings, if we try and fix them or minimise them, we teach them that feelings are unsafe. We teach them that ...

by Clear Sky Team — Feb 03, 2026 resources resources for parents and carers

The Power of Play Potion

Play is fun... yet it offers so much more than joy alone! When children engage in play, their brains release a variety of natural chemicals that boost mood strengthen relationships (when playing with another) reduce stress create a feeling of relaxation support learning and motivation regulat...

by Clear Sky Team — Dec 23, 2025 resources

Here's why Bodily Regulation is the Foundation for Connection, Play and Learning

Before we can help children manage big emotions, build friendships, or engage in learning, we need to understand what's happening in their bodies. When children's sensory systems - touch, balance, and body awareness - are working well, they feel safe and organised in their bodies. This stable ...

by Clear Sky Team — Oct 21, 2025 resources

Games that Support Development

Ohhhhhh, the NEVER ENDING benefits of PLAY! You could argue that many of these games could cross over into other categories, though our point here really is that play helps children to thrive. Download the Games resource If you are a parent, carer, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or indeed anyone ...

by Clear Sky Team — Sep 30, 2025 resources

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