Why is my child so shy? Why do they lie? Why do they struggle when they lose? And what can I do if they say they have no friends?

In this episode of Ask Deb, I answer four questions from parents that get to the heart of children’s emotional wellbeing.

In this episode we explore:
• How to support a shy child without forcing them out of their comfort zone.
• What children are really communicating when they lie.
• How to help children cope with losing and develop emotional resilience.
• What to do when your child says they have no friends.

As always, we’ll look beyond the behaviour and explore the emotions, needs and experiences that may be driving it. When we understand what’s happening underneath, we can respond in ways that strengthen our relationship with our children and help them develop lifelong emotional intelligence.

If you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future episode of Ask Deb, you can submit your question by clicking here! Deb x

Every parent has moments where they wonder, “Am I handling this the right way?” In this episode of Ask Deb, I answer three real parenting questions that many families face.

💙 In this episode we explore:
• What to do when your child has frequent meltdowns.
• Why some children struggle to tell you what’s wrong.
• How to stop shouting at your child and build a calmer, more connected relationship.

My goal isn’t to help you become a perfect parent—it’s to help you better understand your child’s emotions, behaviour and needs, so you can respond with more confidence and connection.

If you have a parenting, emotional intelligence or behaviour question you’d like me to answer in a future episode, I’d love to hear from you - you can submit your question here!

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