Emotions & Behaviour

Welcome to the Emotions and Behaviour section of Greenwood Learning Lab. In this section, we provide resources and articles to help you understand and manage your child's emotions in a healthy and positive way. Our articles cover topics such as emotional regulation, managing challenging behaviours, and building positive relationships with your child.

We believe that by supporting children's emotional development, we can help them build the skills and resilience they need to thrive. So explore our resources and discover new ways to support your child's emotional journey.

Best practice: Behaviour charts – good or bad?

Emma Davis considers the need to rethink how early years settings manage children’s behaviour and the language that is commonly used...

Emotions & Behaviour

Conflict Resolution: The Science and Strategies

Conflicts are an inevitable part of childhood. From the playground to the classroom, children are bound to encounter situations where...

Emotions & Behaviour

Shame-Free, Supportive Responses to Children's Challenging Behaviour

by Marcelle Waldman For a moment, imagine a child in your classroom having a tantrum and knocking down a block tower built by a peer....

Emotions & Behaviour

Fostering Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Rethinking Our Approach

As providers of early years education, one of our primary responsibilities is to facilitate the development of self-regulation in...

Emotions & Behaviour

Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: A Lifelong Learning Journey

Self-regulation is a vital aspect of a child's emotional development. From the moment they are born, every response they have becomes...