During some of my childhood we were homeless (I’ve talked about this on here before) and at other times we lived with friends, in hostels, B&B’s etc. Some of the places we lived were high rise builds and in some of the places we had just one room (bedroom, living space in one, shared kitchen…
Sometimes some of us feel like we’re not enough for our children. Not there enough, not doing enough, not buying enough etc. the guilt list for parents can be endless. When I was my daughter’s current age (9 years old), we were homeless. I remember waking up on my birthday in one of the hostels…
Children (and adults) can train their brains to reach for a pebble, stone or crystal when they are suffering from anxiety or feel worried, stressed, angry or upset. The pebble acts as a positive reminder; a reminder to stop, to breathe or to repeat a certain affirmation. I always have one in my pocket. I…
Breathing exercises and techniques for children. Knowing how to keep calm is an important life skill that every child (and adult) should learn; breathing exercises are one of the most effective ways to help both kids and adults calm down. Teaching deep breathing to your child Telling your child to ‘take a deep breath’ in…
Do your children cope with change? I’ve picked some books that you can share with your children to cope with the big and small changes in life. There are many different transitions and times of change in a child’s life, some bigger than others. Moving house, changing schools, starting a new school year, new baby,…