Discuss why people cry. Explain it is often an overflowing of emotion and crying is a perfectly acceptable outlet. Talk about how as they grow up probably they will be able to control emotions more and so they will cry less, but crying when it gets too much is fine even for grown-ups.

1) Remember the last time you were crying. What had happened?

2) What are all the reasons for why it is OK to cry?

3) How much more or less do grown-ups cry?

Ask you child how their day was at school - but specifically focusing on what made them happy. If it helps, have them close their eyes and play back the day in their head. Tell them about what made you happy today as well.

1) You did lots today! What was the best part?

2) What made you grateful today?

3) What can you do tomorrow to also make you happy?

Introduce your child one of the teachings of mindfulness: being aware of the emotional states you are in, and noticing as those emotions come and go almost as though you were an outside observer. This ability to detach will help your child recognise and take control of their emotions.

1) Remember that time you were a bit angry / frustrated. What had happened?

2) Can you imagine at that moment looking at yourself from the other side of the room?

3) What would you advise yourself to do?