The Magic Coat

The Magic Coat is an analogy of an imaginary coat that helps children to feel safe and deal with a number of difficult situations they may come across in their young lives.

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Managing Anger and other BIG emotions with The Magic Coat

Managing Anger and other BIG emotions with The Magic Coat By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 25 Aug 2022 Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that everyone experiences from time to time.   Especially for children, being able to know the difference between the feeling and consequent behaviour they choose is really important.…

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How children navigate friendships and bullying

How children navigate friendships and bullying By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 17 May 2022 Friendships are an important part of growing up for children, but friendships can be a mind field for children navigating how they fit in and be accepted amongst peers. The Magic Coat’s new book and workshops help children…

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The magic behind The Magic Coat

The magic behind The Magic Coat By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids in Perth 15 Feb 2022 Parents sometimes can inadvertently project their emotional scars and apprehensions onto children leading to negative long term consequences in their children’s lives. Maybe your child has witnessed your angry outbursts first hand or how negatively you may view…

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Helping children manage Back-to-School-jitters

Helping children manage Back-to-School-jitters By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids in Perth 07 Feb 2022 For many children, the days or weeks before the start of school can bring on feelings of both excitement and anxiety. It may start with your child having unexplained tummy aches or headaches. They may be acting out or quieter…

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