Feelings are not our enemies

Feelings are not our enemies

In our culture, feelings and bodies have been demonised for centuries. Yet, feelings are not enemies. Feelings can be our most profound friends. Listening lovingly to our child’s deepest, rawest, biggest feelings can be some of the most profound experiences we...
Suppressing feelings

Suppressing feelings

Almost anything can be done to suppress feelings. However, some common ways that children can suppress feelings are: Thumb or finger sucking Nail biting or nose picking Teddy or blanket clutching Eating or drinking to suppress Screens to suppress Rather than judging...