Inside our child's minds
I think what this movie does brilliantly is that it touches upon relationships between parents and children, not from the outside but thinking what kind of emotions are going on inside them. It's really important in terms of relationships and emotionally, behaviourally and cognitively.
Today sees Pixar's latest 3D animation film, Inside Out, opening in UK cinemas. The film explores what goes on inside a child’s mind - a wonder for many parents.
Joining us to shed some light on what our little ones are really thinking is Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sheila Redfern, alongside journalist Angela Epstein, who also has an 11 year old daughter - the same age as Riley, the main character in the movie.
In order to build up an understanding, Sheila encourages people to start talking about feelings with their babies, even when changing a nappy!
She says: "Tell them what you think they may be feeling. For example wet, messy, uncomfortable.
"All of those communications help them to realise how they really feel. This film is really helpful in highlighting that."
BOOK: Reflective Parenting: A Guide to Understanding What’s Going on in Your Child’s Mind by Dr Sheila Redfern and Alistair Cooper is available now.