I have found that, with children, since they don't have the words to describe feelings that just tapping on them without any set up or words works well. I think the words get in the way because they really don't understand them completely and the subconsious is trying to find/place a meaning instead of fixing the problem. It creates alot of confusion subconciously. This "sometimes" works with adults also. Also, tapping while sitting in the bathtub and drinking water helps conduct the energy better. Have you tried "Doyletics" also? Sometimes it works when EFT gets stuck. http://www.doyletics.com