Category: Primary2Secondary

Teenagers who eat with their parents are up to 35% less likely to have eating disorders

19th September 2023

I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can...

Helping Your Teenager Cope with Friendship Issues As They Start Secondary School.

12th August 2023

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another What! You too? I thought I was the only one ~ C.S. Lewis’...

What to do when your child says ‘Nobody Likes Me’

5th May 2023

I was speaking on BBC Radio recently about friendship issues. Here are a few of my ideas about what to do when your child says...

Reading for pleasure: 10 + simple ideas to inspire your child to read more.

20th September 2022

It’s #ChildrensBookWeek so I thought I’d give you some ideas around reading for pleasure. Reading for pleasure is so important for children & it can...

Back to School Tips – Tip 3 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

28th August 2022

Morning Routines: Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what...

Back to School Tips – Tip 2 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

26th August 2022

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Back to School Tips – Tip 1 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

25th August 2022

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Try This Simple Technique – A Smile Is A Curve That Puts A Lot Of Things Straight !

29th May 2022

I was reading an article on LinkedIn by Jonathan Phelan a Wellbeing & Resilience author & speaker who was listening...

Handling Homework !

8th September 2021

They’re home, they’re fed, the telly’s off and now it’s the Homework Horror Hour! What is the right amount of homework, how much do you...

Back to School Tip 8 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

24th August 2021

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning My Top Tips For Simple Morning Routines to...

The Back To School ~ Tip 7 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

24th August 2021

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Back To School ~ Tip 6 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

24th August 2021

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Back To School ~ Tip 5 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

24th August 2021

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Back to School Tips – Tip 4 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning

24th August 2021

Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect...

Protecting your Tweens (9 – 12 years)

12th April 2021

Female safety has been in the News a great deal recently – from the tragic murder of Sarah Everard to the latest distressing reports...

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