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Free Parent Webinar: An Introduction to Emotional Literacy
8th April 7:30pm - Recorded and will have 30 days to watch after LIVE delivery
A gentle, practical introduction for parents - rooted in early years, relevant for all ages
This 45-minute live webinar revisits the very first emotional literacy workshop I delivered back in 2016 the foundations of the work we still use today at Bridge the Gap.
While the foundations are particularly suited to early years, the concepts are transferable to children of all ages, including older children and teens.
There will be time at the end to ask questions and reflect on your own child.
🌈 What we’ll explore together
1. What emotional literacy really means
Understanding emotions as information, not behaviour to fix
Why naming feelings matters more than “calming down”
How emotional literacy supports confidence, behaviour, relationships, and learning
2. What happens when emotions are stored
The difference between imploding (holding feelings in) and exploding (big outward emotions)
Why children don’t always have the words yet
How unmet emotional needs often show up as behaviour
3. How emotions show up in the body
Helping children notice physical clues (tight tummies, hot faces, fast hearts)
Why this awareness comes before problem-solving
How this supports regulation over time
Practical ways to support emotional development at home
4. Everyday language that builds emotional literacy
Simple, realistic strategies that don’t require charts or rewards
How to respond in the moment when emotions feel big
Creating emotional safety without “fixing” or dismissing feelings
💬 Questions & gentle discussion
We’ll finish with space for:
Parent questions
Clarifying how this looks with your child
Reassurance that you’re not “doing it wrong”
💛 Who this session is for
Parents of early years children
Parents of children who feel emotions deeply
Parents who want to understand behaviour rather than manage it
Parents who want to build emotional foundations early or reset them later
No prior knowledge needed. No judgement. Just a calm, supportive introduction.
Free Parent Webinar: An Introduction to Emotional Literacy
8th April 7:30pm - Recorded and will have 30 days to watch after LIVE delivery
A gentle, practical introduction for parents - rooted in early years, relevant for all ages
This 45-minute live webinar revisits the very first emotional literacy workshop I delivered back in 2016 the foundations of the work we still use today at Bridge the Gap.
While the foundations are particularly suited to early years, the concepts are transferable to children of all ages, including older children and teens.
There will be time at the end to ask questions and reflect on your own child.
🌈 What we’ll explore together
1. What emotional literacy really means
Understanding emotions as information, not behaviour to fix
Why naming feelings matters more than “calming down”
How emotional literacy supports confidence, behaviour, relationships, and learning
2. What happens when emotions are stored
The difference between imploding (holding feelings in) and exploding (big outward emotions)
Why children don’t always have the words yet
How unmet emotional needs often show up as behaviour
3. How emotions show up in the body
Helping children notice physical clues (tight tummies, hot faces, fast hearts)
Why this awareness comes before problem-solving
How this supports regulation over time
Practical ways to support emotional development at home
4. Everyday language that builds emotional literacy
Simple, realistic strategies that don’t require charts or rewards
How to respond in the moment when emotions feel big
Creating emotional safety without “fixing” or dismissing feelings
💬 Questions & gentle discussion
We’ll finish with space for:
Parent questions
Clarifying how this looks with your child
Reassurance that you’re not “doing it wrong”
💛 Who this session is for
Parents of early years children
Parents of children who feel emotions deeply
Parents who want to understand behaviour rather than manage it
Parents who want to build emotional foundations early or reset them later
No prior knowledge needed. No judgement. Just a calm, supportive introduction.