Kristina Lucia is a bestselling author, creator and artist. She is a “Healthy Feelings” Crusader – on a mission to help parents and carers to understand the importance of embracing and working through their feelings, so children have more confidence and self-awareness. Kristina’s ‘Curiously Curated Creations’ feature a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and children improve their communication and deepen their relationships.
In this fascinating session, Kristina reveals how we can use simple, accessible tools to help children understand and process their emotions whilst supporting families in building stronger communication patterns. Drawing from her own healing journey and extensive work with children, Kristina shares practical strategies that transform everyday moments into opportunities for emotional growth.
In this episode you’ll:
- Discover why colouring is the single most powerful tool for emotional regulation and communication with children (and why it works just as well for adults)
- Learn how to recognise when you’re caught in the “blame game” cycle and practical steps to break free from negative patterns
- Understand why vulnerability and authentic emotion-sharing creates safer spaces for children to express their real feelings
- Find out how to use animal characters and everyday transitions to make complex emotional concepts accessible to young children
- Explore the “kindness plan” approach that helps families navigate difficult days whilst maintaining connection and understanding
Watch this episode to discover how simple colouring activities and honest emotional check-ins can become your most effective tools for supporting children’s wellbeing.
Episode Links:
Website: www.kristinalucia.com
Instagram: Kristinaluciapezza
Pinterest: Kristina Lucia Pezza
Brenee Brown interview: https://www.tiktok.com/@gopulse/video/7399430982966742303
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