Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison

S10 E4 Coping with Change - Handling Changes at Home

St Stephen's CE Primary, Bradford, UK Season 10 Episode 4

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Handling Changes at Home – Finding Safety and Stability When Family Life Changes


Helping children navigate changes at home, manage big emotions, and feel secure during times of uncertainty.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to cope when things change at home. Family life is full of love, routines, and familiar moments, but sometimes circumstances shift. Whether it’s a new baby arriving, moving house, a parent changing jobs, a family member moving away, or changes in family living arrangements, these experiences can bring a mixture of emotions.

Through Arlo’s story, children learn that it is perfectly normal to miss familiar routines and feel unsettled when home life changes. They discover that while situations may change, the love, care, and connections that matter most can remain strong.

This episode helps children understand that change at home does not mean losing the people who care about them. By talking about feelings, maintaining comforting routines, and staying connected to loved ones, children can build confidence and emotional security during times of transition.

What children will learn in this episode:

  • Why changes at home can sometimes feel difficult
  • How to recognise and understand feelings about family changes
  • Why it is important to talk about worries and emotions
  • How familiar routines can provide comfort and stability
  • That love and connection can continue even when circumstances change

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Notice what feels different
Recognising changes helps children understand why they may be experiencing strong emotions.

Talk about your feelings
Sharing worries with trusted adults can help children feel supported and understood.

Hold on to comforting routines
Familiar habits and routines can provide reassurance when other things feel uncertain.

Stay connected
Letters, messages, drawings, photographs, and conversations can help maintain important relationships.

These strategies help children develop emotional resilience and a stronger sense of security when family life changes.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, think about something that has changed at home and something that has stayed the same. Draw, write, or talk about both. Notice how change and stability can exist together, helping you feel supported as you grow.

Perfect for:

  • Primary school-aged children experiencing family changes
  • Classrooms exploring PSHE, wellbeing, or emotional literacy
  • Families supporting children through transitions at home
  • Teachers, pastoral leaders, and counsellors helping children build resilience
  • Children learning strategies for managing uncertainty and change

Quote of the Week:

"Home may sometimes change, but love can stay strong in new and different ways."

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