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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore five common mistakes that can unintentionally damage trust and weaken relationships with children. Most practitioners enter the profession because they want to make a positive difference, yet even well-intentioned interactions can leave children feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unsafe. Through a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we examine how trust is built—or broken—in the small, everyday moments that shape relationships.

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore one of the most common challenges faced by parents, carers, and professionals: supporting children and teenagers who become angry. While anger is often viewed as the problem, it is usually a signal that something deeper is going on. Beneath anger may be fear, anxiety, frustration, shame, overwhelm, or unmet needs that a young person is struggling to express in other ways.

Using a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we discuss why some children and teens experience anger more intensely than others, what may be driving these reactions, and how adults can respond effectively. Rather than focusing solely on stopping angry behaviour, this episode explores how to understand it, reduce escalation, and help young people develop healthier ways of managing and communicating difficult emotions.

Episode Highlights

• What may sit underneath angry behaviour
• How trauma can influence emotional regulation and anger
• Common triggers for anger in children and teenagers
• The difference between reacting to anger and understanding it
• Practical strategies to reduce escalation and conflict
• How to teach emotional regulation and coping skills
• Supporting long-term change rather than short-term compliance

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore why bedtime can be one of the most challenging parts of the day for some children. While bedtime struggles are often viewed as a behavioural issue, they can frequently be linked to anxiety, attachment needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and past experiences of trauma. As the distractions of the day reduce, worries, fears, and big emotions can become more difficult for children to manage.

Using a trauma-informed lens, we discuss what may sit beneath bedtime resistance, repeated requests, avoidance, emotional outbursts, and difficulties settling to sleep. This episode provides practical strategies to help children feel safe, regulated, and supported at bedtime while reducing stress for the adults caring for them.

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