Blog | Phoenix Support For Educators

Home
Search
⁰
Wishlist
Account

Offers
Brands
Category
Orders

7 Articles

Emotional resilience in children × May 2021 ×

Risky Play: Part One

It goes without saying keeping children safe is a core priority of our work. Many of us care so deeply about children’s safety that, without meaning to, we sometimes soften the world a little more tha...

Basic human needs Emotional resilience in children Fun Cup® Play advocacy Play-based learning Risky play adventure

3 Dec 2025 Blog

It is OK to be Angry – Why Anger doesn’t belong in the ‘Red Zone’

Anger is often misunderstood, particularly anger in children. Many adults perceive anger as a negative emotion that must be suppressed or avoided. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscien...

Angry children Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's development Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Managing emotions Needs literacy Neuroscience Processing emotions Tantrums The Phoenix Cups® Framework

8 Jun 2025

The Neurological Impact of Trauma

Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children...

Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Child safety Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Social and emotional learning Trauma informed practice

27 Nov 2024

The word ‘play’ must be seen to be equal among agendas

"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Marc and his work for many years now. Every time I hear him speak about the theory behind playwork, I get so pumped about this movement. When I read this article, the...

Emotional resilience in children Play advocacy Play-based learning Unhelpful thinking

6 Jun 2022 Blog

“I’m into risky play...BUT”

DOWNLOAD PDF PRINTABLE HERE >>> ” The new “I’m not racist...BUT” of early childhood. It’s too conclusive to argue with - the research is out, nearly every professional development, conference, blog po...

Child safety Educational Leader Emotional resilience in children Flow in early years Nature play Play-based learning Professional development Risk assessment Risky play

24 Jun 2021 Blog

A holistic approach to children’s wellbeing

When we consider children’s wellbeing, we are looking at their overall physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. For children to establish an overall wellbeing, they need to have a strong ...

COVID-19 Children's wellbeing Educator-family collaboration Emotional resilience in children Play-based learning

29 Aug 2020

The Relationship Impact

Critically reflecting is about constantly challenging your status quo. It’s always asking yourself “Where do I stand and how does that interact with everyone and everything in my world?” It can be as ...

Children's autonomy Critical reflection Educational Leader Emotional resilience in children

31 Jul 2020 Blog