Family and friends are an amazing support for our children. As parents we try our best to nurture, teach and care for them. Sometimes for all number of reason, often out of our control our children may become stuck, regress or become troubled.

So when do we make the decision that we have exhausted our parenting expertise and ask for help?

Giving your child some extra, pressure free time to give them the opportunity to share what is going on for them may help. Having quality time with mum, dad, grandparents or other special friends, reassuring them that they are ok and are good people can be enough.

Sometime talking to your child's school or pre- school teachers is another great avenue to gain valuable information.

What makes all of this so challenging is many children find expressing and verbalising their feelings and concerns very difficult or even out of their capability.

Often life throws us unexpected challenges, trauma, change like separation, moving house, violence, bullying, death, Any of these events are difficult for adults, let alone children.

Seeking the support of a neutral, supportive professional will provide the reassurance and care required for your child and your family to diffuse and reunite together. A professional can provide opportunities for your child to share their feelings and thoughts through non- obtrusive methods using play. Through play children can share their emotions, work though what is going on for them and explore alternative solutions.

If you are concerned for your child and not sure what the next step is, seeking the help of a professional can be a relief and an enormous reassurance.

Good luck parents, you are all doing an amazing job!

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