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Building emotional vocabulary using an emotions wheel

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Children's Mental Health Check-In 2023: Calls for Innovative Solutions

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How to help your child manage anxiety

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How to prioritize emotional wellbeing as a refugee family

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Overcoming mental health stigma as a parent

While conversations around mental health have become more open in recent years, there still exists stigma, as if addressing emotional wellbeing means something is "wrong" or parents are "overreacting."

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Talking to young children about death

It can be hard to talk to young children about death. You might worry about how well they'll understand or answer. So many times, adults try to protect their kids by not telling them what's happening. But if they don't know what's happening, children may sense something is wrong and become worried and confused. They might rather know, even if it's bad news, than have to deal with not knowing. So, telling our children the truth can help them feel supported.

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Starting the conversation about mental health

Having good mental health is vital to developing wellbeing in both children and adults. It is important to acknowledge that not only the body can get ill, but also the mind. Some parents may be scared to introduce the topic since it may be upsetting and complex, however emphasising good mental health allows our kids to be more emotionally adept and more understanding of their feelings.

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Signs your child may be struggling with anxiety

Identifying anxiety is the first step to helping your child manage it in healthy ways and preventing them from damaging their mental health further down the line. However, it may be difficult to catch when a child is struggling with anxiety, as children rarely are able to articulate their emotions. Here are some signs to look out for, explained by psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, Anna Jackson.

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Setting New Year's resolutions for anxious children

The New Year can be daunting for all of us. Perhaps you are moving house, changing jobs or getting a pet – whatever it is, 1st January symbolises change. For many, this transition period signifies the potential for personal growth and happiness. As such, they look forward to the fireworks, the champagne and the new calendar. For others, however, the numbers 01/01 are enough to strike fear into their hearts.

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Children's Mental Health Check-In 2023: Calls for Innovative Solutions

With Children's Mental Health Week upon us, it is beneficial to prepare for the future of family wellbeing by reflecting on the status quo — and how we got here. Let us take a look at three key statistics to better understand the state of children's mental health today.

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How to prioritize emotional wellbeing as a refugee family

Being displaced is a difficult experience for every family member. But it's important that parents check in with their children about how they are feeling regularly to ensure their emotional wellbeing. Here are some thoughts from Affi Parvizi Wayne, an Iranian refugee now based in London, on how to approach these conversations.

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How to help your child manage anxiety

Here are some simple tips that you can try at home to help your child manage anxiety, summarized by psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, Anna Jackson.

By Kanjo

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Building emotional vocabulary using an emotions wheel

Getting our child to express how they feel is often a tough one. It's hard enough as an adult to find the right words to say! At Kanjo, we found that using an emotions wheel was a simple and effective way to teach your children about emotions, their associations, and build a vocabulary strong enough to eloquently express how they feel.

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