Empathy. Some kids have it in abundance, but some kids struggle with the idea, particularly when they are younger. So how to help kids learn empathy? In counselling, we have …
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In today’s world, it is hard for adults to balance children’s wellbeing and mental health alongside their responsibilities and their need to “live” in the modern world. But what about …
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Something we feel it is important for children to learn from a relatively early age is that mistake are OK. In fact, they are an important part of life and …
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Emotional wellbeing is a term that we hear a lot now, on television and in magazine articles, but what exactly is it and how can we build emotional wellbeing in …
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Firstly, what is ‘positive parenting’? As a mum or dad, you have probably heard this term thrown around. But what does it actually mean? Whether you have one child or …
Hands up how many times have you installed an app and clicked ‘I agree’ without reading the terms and conditions? And who’s reviewed the privacy settings on their Skype or …
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Concentration is a key skill kids need for school, as well as for most of the other things they do, from sports to hobbies. It means being able to focus …
If you give a child a toy they want, they will be happy. All parents want their children to be happy, but I want to argue that the all encompassing idea …
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In the UK, over 950,000 children experience domestic abuse each year of which 30,000 will live in a refuge. Whether as direct victims of abuse or by witnessing violence, the …
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Isn’t it amazing how words like ‘ice cream’ or ‘park,’ or anything else that strikes kids as fun are heard right away. While anything boring, like it’s time to clean …
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I have to say I love having lots of choice. If I find a great top and it only comes in one colour, I’m disappointed. If it comes with tons …
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Hello, we are back with another parenting snapshot with Beckie Whitehouse of Be Confident Coaching. This week we are talking about what to do if your child favours a …
In this week’s hangout with Beckie Whitehouse, we are talking about speech and how we can help our toddlers with their speech development. First words are usually spoken at …
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With millions of cars on the road (and even more roads being built) road safety is even more important to teach your child and this week it is the focus …
We all want our children to have a healthy confidence. We want them to feel happy about who they are and what they stand for. We want them to …