Behaviour iceberg

Sometimes tamariki behaviour is about much more than what we can immediately see on the surface. Anger, frustration, shutdowns, tears, or challenging behaviour can often sit on top of emotions like worry, embarrassment, disappointment, loneliness, overwhelm, or tiredness.

This gentle, parent friendly resource introduces the idea of the “behaviour iceberg” and encourages a more curious, connected response to behaviour. A simple visual support for helping whānau better understand what might be happening underneath.