18/11/2025
Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting a group of parents who wanted to understand their children a little better. We talked about aggression, anger, lying and what children really try to communicate through these behaviours. We also looked at the developing brain and why emotional regulation can be so difficult for kids.
I brought the wheel of emotions with three levels, from simple basic feelings to more complex ones. Parents were surprised when they saw the full adult version with dozens of emotions. I see this reaction every time during workshops, therapy, or counseling. We all grow up without enough emotional vocabulary, yet we expect ourselves and our children to navigate difficult moments with ease.
The simplest way to start learning more about our emotional world is journaling. Choose three emotions you felt today. Write them down. Ask yourself what triggered them, what they are trying to tell you, and where you feel them in your body. This small daily habit builds emotional awareness and changes how we respond to ourselves and others.
This is something I teach children, teenagers, and adults. Understanding emotions is not a luxury. It is the foundation of healthy communication, boundaries, and relationships.
