A Collaboration Between Ace Parenting Club + Sarah Founder Of Worry Bags
As parents of a child who struggles with anxiety and a fear of the unknown, we know just how important it is to have the right tools to support emotional wellbeing. That’s why we were so thrilled to collaborate with Sarah, the creator of Worry Bags, a beautifully thought-out bag of resources designed to help children manage their emotions and build resilience.
Sarah, a fellow mum of two, created Worry Bags when her eldest daughter began to face challenges with her feelings. Through a combination of a relatable character, practical resources, and a lot of love, Sarah developed a toolkit that not only helped her daughter but is now supporting many children to better understand and regulate their emotions.
1. Learning to Understand Our Emotions
Many adults can recognise and name a wide range of emotions, but for children, it’s a huge and sometimes overwhelming part of growing up. It’s not always easy for little ones to understand why they feel a certain way—or even what that feeling is. Tools like what you find in the Worry Bags pack are a brilliant way to spark conversation. They help children recognise what they’re feeling and how it might show up in their body – laying the groundwork for healthy emotional awareness.
2. Storytelling Through Books
Sarah’s book, written especially for children, is a gentle and relatable way to explore emotions in everyday situations. Reading it with your child can help them connect their own experiences to the story, encouraging them to feel comfortable expressing their emotions. The key message? All feelings are valid—and it’s completely normal to feel a whole mix of them.
3. Getting Visual with the Emotion Board
The emotion board included in Worry Bags is another helpful tool. It invites children to think about how they’re feeling right now, and consider how they might like to feel later. This can be especially powerful when preparing for something challenging, like a new school, appointment or big change. Linking emotions to certain situations can help to build on managing future situations and understanding when you might find a situation tricky. It’s also lovely for celebrating joyful moments and building emotional literacy in both the highs and the lows.
4. A Feelings Toy That Soothes
The Worry Bags sensory toy gives children a discreet and effective outlet for emotional release. Small enough to pop in a pocket or bag, it’s there whenever your child needs something to squeeze, calm their nerves, or just have a bit of grounding when things feel big. A healthy alternative to chewing fingers or nails which some children do as a release for their feelings.
5. Building a Coping Toolkit
Every child is unique, and what works for one might not work for another. That’s why having a variety of coping strategies is so important. From breathing exercises and physical movement to having someone safe to talk to, these strategies help children develop a personalised approach to managing big feelings. It’s like giving them an emotional toolbox they can reach into whenever life feels overwhelming.
Our Final Thoughts
As parents, we often find it easier to address physical needs, tiredness, hunger, scraped knees. But emotional needs can be more complex. A child who is anxious, upset, or overwhelmed may not always be able to explain what’s wrong.
That’s where resources like Worry Bags come in. They open up conversations, build emotional awareness, and give children (and us parents) the tools to face big feelings with confidence and compassion.
If you’re supporting a child who struggles with anxiety or big emotions, we wholeheartedly recommend taking a look at Worry Bags. It’s a small investment in something that could make a big difference.
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