Emotions and feeling them are a natural part of being human, even though they are sometimes painful... here's how to support your child's emotional wellbeing and foster emotional resilience.
Connection is the antithesis of addiction
Whilst some addictions are more socially acceptable: chocolate, shopping, scrolling Facebook, playing video games or even alcohol, at the heart of it, all addiction stems from the same thing. A disconnection from our feeling self. When we suppress or disconnect from our feelings we look for something else to fill that void. And if this is regular and ongoing, it will lead to addiction. Here are 5 ways to protect your child...