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All in one place - supporting your child's emotions and behaviour

The first five years are important for many aspects of your child’s development – including learning how to regulate their emotions and understanding the behaviour expected in different situations. In our articles you’ll find out more. 

We’ve included a few here, and you’ll find articles linked to the skills your child is developing now in your personalised articles selection. 

All children under five 

Supporting self-regulation from birth to five 

A deeper look at how your child learns to behave 

Babies 

The importance of touch for your newborn emotions 

Self-soothing, co-regulation and self-regulation 

Your baby’s awareness of emotions 

Toddlers 

Bodies, brains and emotions – why your toddler needs your help to calm 

Boundaries and choices – finding the balance for you and your toddler 

Ok today but not tomorrow  

My toddler’s biting, what should I do? 

Parent or climbing frame 

Children 

Is shouting as bad for your child’s mental health as physical abuse? 

Don’t think about toy monkeys 

What do I do when my child says, "I hate you”?