What if this summer your child learnt to tell you how they felt… before it came out as shouting, tears or slammed doors?
A gentle 2-week family challenge that helps children aged 4–10 understand their feelings and gives you the words to guide those everyday moments that so many parents find surprisingly difficult.
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Sometimes the hardest part isn't your child's feelings.
It's knowing what to do with them.
You care deeply about raising an emotionally healthy child. You've read the books. You follow the parenting accounts. You know feelings matter.
Then Tuesday happens. Your child bursts into tears because their new toy broke. They shout because you asked them to put shoes on. They slam the bedroom door after school. You ask what's wrong. "I DON'T KNOW!" You remind yourself to stay calm. You take a breath.
Then you hear yourself saying…
"Stop shouting." "It's really not worth getting upset about." "Can you just calm down?"
Later that evening you're replaying the conversation, wishing you'd handled it differently.
Not because you don't understand emotions.
Because when real life happens, it's hard to find words you were never given yourself.
Many of us are trying to teach our children something we never really learnt ourselves.
Perhaps feelings weren't talked about in your house. Perhaps people got on with things. Perhaps everyone became quiet when life felt difficult. Perhaps sadness was solved quickly. Anger wasn't welcome. Or everyone pretended everything was fine until eventually it was.
So now, when your own child has huge feelings, you know you want to do things differently… but sometimes you're still working out what "differently" actually looks like. It shows up in tiny everyday moments. You can explain your child's emotions beautifully to another adult, but freeze when they're screaming in the back of the car. You tell your child they can always talk to you, then instinctively reply "I'm just tired" when they ask if you're upset. You hope the feeling passes before anyone asks about it because you're still trying to work out what you're feeling yourself.
None of this means you're getting parenting wrong.
It simply means emotional conversations don't always come naturally when nobody modelled them for you.
Imagine if feelings became something your family simply talked about.
Instead of guessing what was wrong, your child starts recognising what's underneath the behaviour before it reaches boiling point, and you have simple words that feel natural.
Not because your family suddenly becomes perfect. Because everyone is beginning to understand themselves a little better.
That's what Feelings Out Loud helps you build.
Meet Feelings Out Loud
A gentle two-week family challenge designed to make emotional conversations feel easier.
Another parenting course you'll never finish
Pages of theory to squeeze into your already busy life
Just one small activity each day that helps your child recognise, name and express what's happening inside them
Along the way something lovely happens. Parents often tell me they become more aware of their own feelings too. They notice they're becoming overwhelmed before their voice gets louder. They pause a little sooner. Their child begins finding words instead of exploding.
Those tiny shifts change the whole atmosphere at home.
Five to ten minutes a day.
Every day follows the same gentle rhythm.
One simple idea
A short note from me explaining today's focus.
The words to use
Simple phrases you can borrow until they become your own.
One activity
Five minutes together. No preparation. No pressure.
Today's affirmation
A small reminder your child can carry into the rest of their day.
Everything centres around the FEEL framework.
Helps children notice feelings.
Helps them use those skills when emotions become big.
Everything you need is ready to download.
One simple kit of ten tools you'll return to again and again.
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14-Day Challenge Guide
Your complete daily walkthrough.
Emotion Wheel (Ages 4–6)
Simple feelings, simple words.
Emotion Wheel (Ages 7–10)
A wider range of feelings to name.
FEEL Family Poster
Your four little steps for big feelings.
14 Daily Affirmation Cards
A gentle reminder for every day.
Sticker Tracker
Celebrate every tiny step.
Body Map Printable
Where do feelings live in the body?
Feelings Weather Chart
A visual check-in for little ones.
Angry Energy Activity
Somewhere safe for big feelings to go.
Calm Corner Checklist
Build a cosy spot to reset together.
Optional welcome video and email reminders. Everything is yours to keep forever.
Start the Challenge · £22"This is exactly the work I do with families every day."
I'm Heidi. A certified parenting coach, infant sleep consultant and mum of three.
For the past 17 years I've supported families who desperately want calmer, more connected relationships with their children but often feel overwhelmed by all the advice they're trying to follow.
Everything inside Feelings Out Loud is rooted in the same psychology and emotion coaching principles I teach inside Little Humans, Big Lessons™. It's simply been broken down into five-minute steps that fit real family life.
This is for you if…
You have a child aged 4–10 who feels things deeply.
You sometimes wish you knew what to say in emotional moments.
You find yourself reacting before you've had chance to think.
You'd love your child to grow up feeling safe talking about emotions.
You want something practical that fits around family life.
You believe connection matters more than perfection.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Feelings Out Loud for?
It's designed for children aged 4–10. Two versions of the Emotion Wheel are included so you can tailor the language to your child's age and stage.
How is it delivered?
It's an instant digital download. As soon as you purchase, you'll receive every printable straight to your inbox, ready to print and use that same day.
Do I need to print everything?
A printer helps, but it isn't essential. Many of the activities work just as well viewed on a phone, tablet or screen shared together as a family.
How much time does it take each day?
Just five to ten minutes a day. Each day follows the same gentle rhythm: one idea, some words to use, and one small activity together.
What if I have more than one child?
Feelings Out Loud works beautifully for siblings doing the challenge together, and it's yours to keep, so you can return to it with each child.
What if my child doesn't want to talk about their feelings?
That's completely normal, and exactly why this is a gentle challenge rather than a conversation you force. The daily activities give children another way in, without needing to talk it all through straight away.
These conversations don't begin
when they're teenagers. They begin now.
When they're angry because the banana broke, or don't yet have the words for what's happening inside, those little moments become something much bigger over time. Feelings Out Loud gives you somewhere gentle to begin.
Start Feelings Out Loud Today · £22You don't need to have all the answers before you begin.
You simply need a place to start.
When you're ready, I'm here.