Understanding emotions and behaviour

Tantrums, anxious feelings, eating habits and more

Understanding and managing your child’s behaviour

If you are finding your child’s behaviour difficult to cope with, there are some things you can do.

It’s common for toddlers and young children to have emotional outbursts. Whether it's a meltdown or tantrum, you can help calm then.

Writing a behaviour diary to track your child’s behaviour can help you spot patterns and access support.

Separation anxiety is when your child feels upset or fearful about being away from you. You can help them understand.

At times of stress, children may struggle to manage their emotions. This can lead to anger.

Behaviour can be challenging for any parent. Adoptive parents and foster carers may face extra challenges with children who’ve experienced trauma.

Body image is our view of how we look, and how that makes us feel.

Every child needs time on their own now and again. But sometimes young people feel some sadness about being alone.

Young people can feel stressed by school work, falling out with friends or changes in family life.

Everyday things can cause anxious thoughts. When this is more severe, it can sometimes be referred to as anxiety.