Research shows us that emotional regulation is one of the key factors for the development of resilience and wellbeing. This makes sense when you think about it; being able …
Ideas for Supporting an Anxious Child
It’s not uncommon for children to feel anxious from time to time, so it’s encouraging to know that there are a lot of practical things that parents can do …
Why we need to re-think our approach to developing children’s self-esteem
Over the past number of years, parents and educators have increasingly focused on children’s self-esteem and how to boost it. However, self-esteem is a complex concept and some of …
Teaching children the language of mental health
We have come so far in the last number of years in our understanding of our physical health, and it’s great that children learn at an early age about …
How to Create Moments of Calm in the Classroom Using Mindful Colouring
Classrooms are very busy places! Sometimes the pace and level of activity can become hectic and quite overwhelming for both students and teachers. I feel that it’s vital for …
Creating a culture of well-being in our schools
There is a huge impetus at the moment toward putting well-being and mental health at the heart of our children’s school experience. This is such a positive and encouraging …
How Teaching about Strengths can give Balance in the Classroom
How Teaching about Strengths Can Give Balance in the Classroom We are probably well aware that the traditional focus in education could be seen as weakness- or deficit- focused. …
Helping Children to Manage Stress and Strong Emotions
Research shows us that emotional regulation is one of the key factors for the development of resilience and well-being. This makes sense when you think about it; being able …