Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
What is Tourette’s Syndrome, and how might it present? How can parents and carers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and adv…
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
This article highlights family activities that boost wellbeing and support mental health. Enjoy outdoor fun with a bike ride, garden treasure hunt, or…
What to do if you think your child or a child you are caring for is depressed. Signs and symptoms to watch out for, when to refer for extra help, and how…
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Anxiety is an emotional alarm system that keeps us safe, but it can become unhelpful if we are anxious all the time. You can support children to find healthy…
Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest…
Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon…
If the discussion between parents, the school and the GP establish that the child has special needs, this film explains how the parents, SENCO and Teacher…
In this film, Usman talks about his approach to the experience as a father caring for a child living on the Autism Spectrum. This is part of our longer…
Bullying can have a life-long impact on children, and so it's crucial that parents and carers recognise when their child is being bullied and know how…
Bullying can have a life-long impact on children, and so it's vital that parents and carers recognise when their child is being bullied and know how to…
Teachers spend many hours with the children in their care and are well placed to notice if a child is struggling. To support a child, it’s advisable for…
Mental health-related stigma and discrimination happen when people treat someone unfairly or think less of them because the person has a mental health…
This article summarizes the Nip in the Bud Podcast on Neurodiversity, the brain, child development, behaviour, setting boundaries, mental skills. Neurodiversity…