Avika Daya

Avika Daya Educational Psychologist | Helping children and teens make sense of their emotions

Big feelings don’t always come with clear words. Help them name it, not hide it.
20/11/2025

Big feelings don’t always come with clear words. Help them name it, not hide it.

Other people's feelings don't always have to make sense to us. All feelings are allowed,  not all behaviours are allowed...
17/11/2025

Other people's feelings don't always have to make sense to us.

All feelings are allowed, not all behaviours are allowed.

Children really value being heard.
12/11/2025

Children really value being heard.

In my practice, I often see parents and children trying to express themselves to each other, but struggle. Looking from ...
31/10/2025

In my practice, I often see parents and children trying to express themselves to each other, but struggle.

Looking from only our own perspective makes it difficult to feel heard and understood, to have empathy for the next person, and to find a resolution.

It's important to remember that children are still learning these skills.

Let’s take a glimpse into scenarios from a child’s point of view.

While there is a lot of discussion around screen time, smartphones and children, it’s important to flip the lens and loo...
15/10/2025

While there is a lot of discussion around screen time, smartphones and children, it’s important to flip the lens and look at our habits first.

How much time are we using to scroll, check social media and use our phones during family time.

Lets take a look at this from a child’s perspective for a second.

While there is a lot of discussion around screen time, smartphones and children, it’s important to flip the lens and loo...
08/10/2025

While there is a lot of discussion around screen time, smartphones and children, it’s important to flip the lens and look at our habits first.

How much time are we using to scroll, check social media and use our phones during family time.

Lets take a look at this from a child’s perspective for a second.




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