Simple things can feel overwhelming to children. They are little humans handling big emotions and their young developing brains mean they can struggle to express their thoughts and feelings. Whatever role we find ourselves in with small children it’s important we find ways to support them explore how they feel and how to work through their emotions.

Their emotional wellbeing is closely tied to how we connect with them and the conversations we have. So, what we say and how we say it matters. If our words have the power to encourage or crush, how can we use our dialogue to build up their emotional muscles and minimise long term hurt?

My easy-to-use talking tool kit, The Daesy Dialogue, provides prompts and practical suggestions for how to get conversations started about emotions using my picture books and beyond my stories into everyday life. It is a framework that guides and equips parents, caregivers and teachers to promote emotional growth in a constructive and healthy way.