3 steps to calm big emotions
Are you tired of the constant battle of trying to deal with your child's big emotions?

Are you wanting to bring more calm into your home?

We've all been there!

I've spent time trialling different strategies with my children and have found 3 steps that work! (Now don't get me wrong...I am definitely not the perfect parent and I definitely still lose my patience and some days these steps totally go out the window but hey...we are all human!)

My son particularly struggled with expressing his emotions and after he got diagnosed with epilepsy the emotions in our household were at an all time high and I felt pretty helpless! 

So I decided to make it my mission to effectively support not only him but other children and parents too.

From this struggle A Box Full of Joy was born - a box of practical strategies to bring more joy and calm into the family home and I'm so excited to share that it is launch on 16th August!! (Click here to join our exclusive pre-launch group or follow us on Instagram to find out more)

Now you may be wondering, Nicole, what are these 3 steps you talk about in the title!? 

Well here are the steps I've found really helpful:

Step 1: Acknowledge their feelings (instead of dismissing them...e.g. I understand you are feeling frustrated...)

Step 2: Take time to breathe (both you and your child!!)

Step 3: Connect through a fun activity together (e.g. some colouring or dancing are things we like to do as a family!)

I want to explain them fully to you so I've created a FREE PDF guide for you which will show you how that you can grab here along with two printable worksheets. 

I would love to hear how you get on with the steps so drop a comment below when you've read it!







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Encouraging and empowering young people

 
Nicole is a mum of two, experienced teacher and owner of A Box Full of Joy who is passionate about encouraging and empowering young people. 

With over 10 years of teaching experience Nicole has developed strategies to support young people who feel worried or anxious about school tests and exams.

Since her son got diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 she has also developed strategies to help children (like her son) who struggle to communicate how they are feeling. 

With the rise in mental health issues among young people in recent years (as noted in the Good Childhood Report 2021) Nicole is passionate about providing early support. 

She set up 'A Box Full of Joy' in August 2021 and is on a mission to encourage and empower young people everywhere.

Through products she has created, workshops she delivers and the mentoring she provides, your child will be set up for facing the future with resilience and confidence.

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