Has your child suddenly become more emotional, more withdrawn, more reactive, or simply harder to live with since half term ended?
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I explain why so many children seem to fall apart during November, even after a positive start to the school year. And it’s called the November wobble.
The novelty of September has faded, energy reserves are running low, the days are darker, and many children quietly carry more stress than they realise. What often looks like difficult behaviour is actually a sign that their emotional bucket is full.
They need more support, not more pressure.
I’m going to show you how to stop seeing the wobble as a problem to fix, and start seeing it as valuable information about what your child needs, and I will share five practical strategies I use with families every year, that you can start using right now. I promise you, these five things will help.
If your child is struggling with school, mood, motivation, emotional regulation, sleep, anxiety, overwhelm, or post‑half‑term burnout, this episode is what you need!
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:55 - The November wobble is real
04:36 - Give it a name
08:31 - Body before mind
12:34 - Your wobble matters too
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