If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, some of those ideas may help make things easier for you all. School anxiety is a ‘thing’. “Separation anxiety and school anxiety have absolutely nothing to do with behaviour, defiance or poor parenting. Nothing at all.” Karen Young Going back to school for the…
Can these words change someone’s life?
I think sometimes we are afraid to tell people we love them, that we appreciate them and that we care . But little children are great at this, my daughter once told me my elbow was my ‘best bit’. I’ll never forget it, she genuinely meant it, she looked at my elbow in awe, like…
A clever technique to calm after school meltdowns
Have your little ones ever had an ‘after school meltdown’? An after school meltdown is when your child pretty much falls apart when they get home from school. They cry, they shout, they are angry, frustrated and you have no idea why! Well, It takes a great deal of energy, mental motivation, emotional containment, and…
11 tips to look after yourself during SATs
Exam season can sometimes create feelings of worry; causing our young people to feel stressed. Here are some tips to help our young people look after themselves before and after exams. Feel free to let them read this or share it with them. Get an early night. A good night’s rest will improve focus and…
9 books to help an angry child
All our children get angry from time to time, and that’s OK. Sometimes our children ( and even some adults!) might need some help learning about this big emotion called anger; and books can be a very powerful tool. I love using books when working with children. It’s such a lovely way to start a…