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…
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…
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…
It’s normal for our children to feel worried or anxious from time to time. Sometimes if those worries get too big, we look to ways we can support our children. Books written specifically for children on worry are a really helpful way to start the conversation. Based on my many years working with children; in…
Everyone always talks about mental health being as important as physical health (myself included) like it’s a separate entity. In my opinion, the two should not be thought of as separate. Mental health is physical health. The WHO states that “there is no health without mental health.”1 I’ve seen so many young people who are…