Let's learn how to help children when their emotions are swamping them.

We cover bean bags on your head, screen time to cope with the thrill of a baptism and Amy S goes woman-splaining to help Ed.

We learn that very often it's the normal stuff that helps our children: Hugs, comfort blankets and hand cream.

We also find out that while the principles stay the same, we may need to make adjustments for those who have experienced childhood trauma. Our churches can be places for their flourishing, because Christ and his people will always be good news.

Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Amy Woodfield is a Dramatherapist and works predominantly with children and young people who have experienced early life trauma. She is passionate about whole life transformation which has led her to spend the last 20 years on council estates across greater Manchester planting churches alongside her husband Ben. They currently live in Bolton with their 3 children.

Resources:
Theraplay - Theraplay was developed for professionals working to support healthy child and caregiver attachment.

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