Poor pupil behaviour drives 70 per cent of teachers to consider quitting! A survey from Parentline Plus that suggests that 70% of teachers consider quitting because of stress over children’s behaviour in school. As a former Deputy Head and class teacher for over 22 years I am greatly saddened, but not surprised, by this new […]
As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years before changing direction into writing, broadcasting and parent coaching I am passionate about all children achieving their true potential. The UK riots saddened, shocked and opened up a whole new debate about how we as a society, community and as a nation have obviously […]
Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart. ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo
Today I am really thrilled to have my friend Wendy Young as my guest blogger. Wendy is the mum of three, an award winning Child & Family Therapist and the founder of Kidlutions: Solutions for Kids. Here is her excellent asticle on handling anger. “Does your child get angry? That’s what I thought! Anger is […]
It’s not how far you fall – it’s how high you bounce back ! I was coaching a client this week who had a huge disappointment and felt hugely let down, embarrassed and humiliated by what had happened so we talked about the power of an affirmation or an incantation – which is where you […]
I am delighted to have been published in The LIME Magazine as it is THE leading independent magazine produced for anyone caring for a child with special needs. My article is called Unique and Special and gives practical advice for a parent discovering their child is different – please pass this wonderful resource and magazine […]
“Don’t wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.” ~Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Rude and greedy behaviour among adults is contributing to the epidemic of gang and knife crime among children according […]
Here’s an article I wrote for Fink Cards and the Hello 2011 Campaign The long Summer holidays have started and lots of parents worry about how they are going to keep their kids occupied, busy, learning, exploring and happy. For me talking, listening and communicating skilfully with your children is at the centre of a […]
“What our young people need is adults to stop abdicating authority. They need police to police, teachers to teach, parents to parent, politicians and clergy to give moral leadership, and, above all, they need more people like Pauline Pearce, the jazz-singing Jamaican grandmother who fearlessly took on rioters and saved a white man from the […]
If we hope to create a non-violent world where respect and kindness replace fear and hatred We must begin with how we treat each other at the beginning of life. For that is where our deepest patterns are set. From these roots grow fear and alienation ~or love and trust. Photo and poem by Suzanne […]
Here’s another story from my never ending notebook and ever lasting coloured pencil. The Porcupine The porcupine was a strange looking creature because although he had a small little body, it was covered from head to foot with long fierce looking quills which stuck up all around his body even when they were lying down. […]
By Janaki Mahadevan Tuesday, 09 August 2011 Be the first to comment ! Young people have been praised for taking to the streets to clean up after another night of rioting across London. Volunteering charity V has been encouraging groups of young people to come together and “reclaim their communities”. Young volunteer […]
As Tony Parsons said last night on Twitter “ It takes one night to burn down a neighbourhood – and it takes generations to rebuild it.” The House of Reeves furniture store survived the Great Depression and Hitler’s bombs but last night the rioters came and razed it to the ground. Reeves Corner was set […]
As regular readers of my blog will know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for over 20 years – this is a truly beautiful video for all parents, teachers and educators……. to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips ! Enjoy 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA
Is being a good parent something that should be taught, or allowed to come naturally? Chris Paterson, researcher for the think tank Centre Forum, explains the “significant impact” that five simple rules of parenting can have on children. http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9555000/9555751.stm
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