Emotional Regulation Articles

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Written by a team of Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapists

Emotional Regulation: Myths vs. Facts: A Neurodiverse-Affirming Guide for Parents, Educators, and Therapists
Emotional Regulation: Myths vs. Facts: A Neurodiverse-Affirming Guide for Parents, Educators, and Therapists
Supporting children through big emotions can feel challenging, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist. Emotional regulation isn’t about forcing kids to always be calm or “behave.” It’s a lifelong... Read more...
How Can I Help My Child Overcome Strong Fears of Everyday Things?
How Can I Help My Child Overcome Strong Fears of Everyday Things?
It can be really tough when your child is terrified of things that seem small or ordinary, like hand dryers, dogs, car rides, or unfamiliar people. These fears might seem... Read more...
Your Therapy Game Changer: Why the Ready Rocket Kids Workshop License Belongs in Your Toolkit
Your Therapy Game Changer: Why the Ready Rocket Kids Workshop License Belongs in Your Toolkit
  If you are a paediatric therapist, you know the juggle. Creating meaningful, neuroaffirming therapy sessions from scratch takes time you do not always have. That is where the Ready... Read more...
7 Signs of a Great Therapy Session: Emotional Regulation Wins
7 Signs of a Great Therapy Session: Emotional Regulation Wins
For Paediatric Therapists Supporting Neurodivergent Children As paediatric therapists, we know that success in a session isn’t always about perfect participation or completing every activity on the plan. Sometimes, the... Read more...
Understanding Dysregulation: Seeing Beyond "That Child is Being Difficult"
Understanding Dysregulation: Seeing Beyond "That Child is Being Difficult"
When a child is “dysregulated,” it’s not misbehaviour. It’s a nervous system in overwhelm. Their brain has shifted into survival mode, making it hard to think, reason, or self-regulate. Before... Read more...

Meet the Authors

Bella Martini

Bella Martini

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Co-creator of Ready Rocket Resources with a passion for helping children develop essential skills through engaging, neuroscience-informed resources.

Tash O'Connor

Tash O'Connor

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Co-creator of Ready Rocket Resources dedicated to creating practical tools that support children's emotional regulation and development.

Meet the team