The Koru Family Psychology Blog

Child covering his face outside a school gate while experiencing distress about going to school.

The School-Gate Battle: Refusal, Stomachaches & Anxiety

Parent and child learning how to motivate kids during homework.

How to Motivate Kids Without Power Struggles

Child with a backpack and school supplies high-fiving an adult before school.

Helping Kids Face Back to School Anxiety With Courage

Child feeling anxious about going back to school, sitting with a backpack and looking worried

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Help Without Reinforcing Avoidance

Illustration of a person studying the brain and nervous system, representing evolving neuroscience research and emotional regulation strategies.

Why Mindfulness Doesn’t Work During a Meltdown and What to Do Instead

Child practicing healthy habits that support emotional regulation, including mindfulness, hydration, exercise, creativity, rest, and comfort.

Healthy Habits That Help Children Regulate Big Emotions

A young boy sits on the floor with his hands raised and mouth open during an emotional outburst, while an adult woman sits nearby with her hands raised in response.

Why Your Child’s Behaviour Isn’t The Problem

A child sitting at a table looking tired and overwhelmed, representing how hunger, fatigue, and body signals can impact emotional regulation and focus.

Why Emotional Regulation Starts in the Body

A conceptual graphic representing connection, emotional safety, and children’s anxiety regulation support.

Connection and Emotional Regulation in Children

Parent supporting anxious child during emotional regulation moment

When Calming Strategies Make Anxiety Worse

Emotional regulation for children using emotion cards during a therapy session

Emotional Regulation for Children: Helping Kids Manage Emotions

Preteen girl looking down pensively outdoors at sunset, reflecting emotional sensitivity and internalized struggles often seen in autistic girls.

Could my daughter be autistic?