The Kidgency blog

Practical, evidence-informed articles for parents of children aged 8 to 14 — on emotional literacy, confidence, communication and the soft skills that matter beyond the classroom.

For Parents

Helping children name their feelings: a parent's guide to emotional literacy

The difference between emotions and feelings, why naming them matters, what alexithymia is, and how to help children build a real connection to their inner world.

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For Parents

How parents can calm school anxiety and stop themselves yelling

Practical ways to stay grounded when school stress hits: resisting the urge to fix everything, a five-minute reset for rising anger, and how to apologise well.

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For Parents

The art of praise: how to encourage children without judging them

Why the wrong kind of praise can undermine motivation, and how to shift from judgement to description — with practical examples.

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Soft skills are built through practice

Kidgency runs live online classes for children aged 8 to 14, in small groups, taught by qualified educators.

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