Dr Rhiarne Psychologist & The Family Wellbeing Hub

16/03/2026

Lovely working with you as always Leone!

EPISODE 40!

"Big Feelings, Little Humans: Understanding Emotional Regulation in Children"

What if children’s “big behaviours” weren’t problems to fix — but messages to understand? In this episode, Leone Wilson sits down with Clinical & Family Psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes to explore emotion regulation in children through a compassionate, developmentally informed lens — unpacking how environment, family dynamics, and nervous system awareness shape the way kids experience and express their feelings.

In this episode of The Natural Narrative, Leone Wilson is joined by Clinical & Family Psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes for an insightful conversation about emotion regulation difficulties and behaviours in children. Together, they explore how emotional awareness develops over time — influenced by brain development, family interaction patterns, environmental stressors, and the everyday moments that shape a child’s sense of safety and connection.

You can listen here
https://thenaturalnarrative.buzzsprout.com/2373338/episodes/18736912-big-feelings-little-humans-understanding-emotional-regulation-in-children-supporting-children-and-the-adults-who-love-them-to-navigate-big-emotions-with-safety-and-awareness

16/03/2026

My latest podcast interview with the lovey Leone Wilson, here I share my experience as a psychologist working with children’s emotion regulation. It’s also full of tips and ideas for deeper understanding. Please feel free to share onto anyone who may benefit from listening to this.

 What if children’s “big behaviours” weren’t problems to fix — but messages to understand? In this episode, Leone Wilson sits down with Clinical & Family Psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes to explore emotion regulation in children thro...

04/03/2026

Such a beautiful night sky with the blood moon last night. I loved this view at home last night. A good chance to reflect on new chapters ahead and things now completed.

13/02/2026

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE ⭐️ 🌍 I came across this photo of me in 2006, enjoying my backpacking adventures. So many memories! I love seeing the side that develops in people when they travel, they are often more open to new experiences and spontaneity. New confidence develops and new friendships form with the travel mode activated. More travel adventures ahead I say!

10/02/2026

My wise daughter popped into the clinic today for a visit and wanted to spread some positive vibes to my clients. A lovely message we all should live by ❤️

08/02/2026

Setting my week up to a good start, walking this gorgeous boy! 🐕 🌳

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

Love this post from Justin Coulson- sharing this on….

Austin Appelbee is 13 years old.

He recently failed his swimming assessment because he couldn't swim 350 metres continuously.

Last week, he swam about 4 kilometres through choppy ocean waters - where sharks are known to frequent - to save his family's life.

When their inflatable paddleboards drifted out to sea off the WA coast, Austin's mum - with her heart in her mouth and as a last-hope desperate prayer - sent him back in a leaking kayak to get help. When that failed, he ditched the kayak and then the life jacket (it was slowing him down) and swam.

For four hours. Through waves and wind. Who knows what was in the water. In open ocean.

He told himself, "Not today. I have to keep going."

When his legs buckled on the sand, he ran another 2km to call emergency services. His family was rescued just as darkness fell.

Police called his efforts "superhuman." (His swimming instructor probably wishes they'd seen this side of him.)

This is a heroic story. I love it. But I'm sharing this because:

Austin didn't become a different kid in that moment. The same determination, grit, and love that got him through those waters was already there. The crisis just revealed it.

I'm constantly reminding parents - you don't know you're resilient until you have to be resilient. And being resilient doesn't usually feel resilient. It feels like "I can't" far more than it feels like "look at me being awesomely resilient".

We spend so much time worrying about whether our kids are ready for life's challenges. Whether they're tough enough. Capable enough. Whether we've done enough.

Austin's story reminds me that kids have reserves we can't always see in the everyday moments. And that when it really matters, they'll find what they need.

What an incredible young man.

08/01/2026

Happy new year, hope you all had a lovely festive season! I’m back in clinic and looking forward to what 2026 brings. I have a full client case load at the moment but do have a waitlist should you wish to express interest, get in touch 😊

19/12/2025

What a productive year it’s been here at The Family Wellbeing Hub, thank you to all our wonderful clients who have entrusted us this year. Merry Christmas to all and see you in 2026 after my break. I return on 9th January.

28/10/2025

A few days of training for me. Filling my therapy toolkit with new skills in EMDR! I’m excited to add this to my therapy offering.

03/10/2025

Such true words that resonated with me so deeply 🙌 Let’s all consciously step out of survival mode and find ways to slow down the pace.