Epsiode #6 The Door is Open. Learn about the Big Feelings, Growing Brains Resources, Sharon Ward

Episode #6: The Door Is Open — Your Big Feelings, Growing Brains Resources.

In this special episode of Big Feelings, Growing Brains, Sharon Ward and Professor Selena Bartlett bring the series together and introduce the practical resources created with parents, educators, health professionals and community members.

Throughout the series, we have explored the real challenges families are facing, including screen transitions and meltdowns, anxiety and school refusal, food and fussy eating, reading development, toileting, emotional regulation and knowing where to find help. Episode #6 is your guide to taking the next step.

Visit https://bigfeelingsgrowingbrains.com/ 

Listen to the full podcast series and explore practical, family-friendly resources, including:

• simple ideas for managing screens, transitions, meltdowns and big emotions
• strategies for rebuilding confidence and supporting children experiencing school avoidance or school refusal
• the Food for All family resource, with low-cost recipes, shopping lists, lunchbox ideas, food-on-the-run suggestions and gentle approaches to fussy eating
• Building Reading Brains ideas to support children’s language, connection and early literacy
• practical toileting tips for parents, carers and educators
• Big Feelings, Growing Brains inspiration cards
• information about playgroups, family programs, community services and other places families can seek support

These resources are not about perfect parenting. They are designed to offer simple, realistic ideas from people who understand that raising children can be joyful, exhausting, confusing and hard. Sometimes one practical idea, one supportive conversation or one connection with the right person can change the direction of a difficult day.

Explore the resources and listen to every episode at:

https://bigfeelingsgrowingbrains.com/

For help accessing the resources, printed copies, community sharing enquiries or further information, contact Professor Selena Bartlett:

selena.bartlett@thriving-minds.com

Please share this episode and website with parents, grandparents, carers, educators and anyone walking alongside a child. Big feelings are not something families should have to face alone. The door is open.