Self harm: Take the teen that is hiding themselves away in their room, they are self-harming and hardly involved in the family. Now this is a scenario, which no parent should have to deal with, however life happens. I will hold that safe space for the young person to talk about how they’re feeling and …
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There is no shame in asking for help, despite the pictures of freshly baked cookies on Instagram there no such thing as a perfect parent. We all (yes even us so called experts) need guidance and support. So please ask for help, when things get overwhelming in the kids department whether it’s a friend, family …
Breaking the taboo and talking about mental health is something I’m really passionate about. When I see what organisations like The Resilient Kid are doing to help our children build skills for their future, I’m compelled to help. Who am I? I’m Michelle Phelps from Hartford Wealth Management. We’re a business at the heart of …
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It all started with a TEDx talk, discover how we are changing education by building resilience A few days ago an A level student contacted and asked if they could have a transcript of my TEDx talk. I did the talk June 2019 and probably haven’t watched it in its entirety since. For twelve weeks …
Nature and its importance for kids mental health Natures lesson for children (and adults too) Mental health awareness is important at any age and this years theme is nature, so perfect for kids! As adults we used to take mother nature for granted until lockdown happened which sharpened our gratitude for outdoor space. I think …
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It’s a big week this week with our kids returning to school. Some of them haven’t been in for 6 months. Some are starting high school, having had no formal transition programme. It’s not going to be easy and even those children who want to go back will find challenges ahead as we all try …
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The laugh of a toddler is an irresistible and contagious sound. It can be triggered by the smallest thing. A game of peek-a-boo, a noise, the pet dog or an older sibling – but when toddlers laugh, they really mean it. It comes from their belly, and their heart. They don’t care who’s watching, they’re …
Can you imagine what it would be like to wake up every day with a fresh curiosity and lust for life, with no emotional ‘hangover’ from the day before? Just energy and zest. Like a toddler. Toddlers often forget about things that happened five minutes ago, let alone what happened yesterday. They are too full …
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It’s difficult to ignore what’s going on in the world at the moment, and important not to. The murder of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers has moved people across the world into action and sparked a global Black Lives Matter movement. Many of us are reflecting, learning, and asking ourselves, ‘what …
