Shame: The risks of using the blame game
Once upon a time, to use shame to motivate or control behaviour was a typical psychological method. Shame is one…
Children’s Activity: Making Sensory Calming Bottles
Sensory Activities Sensory activities have many benefits: They develop motor skills such as coordination They support language acquisition They encourage…
Chronic Stress: What are the signs?
We all talk about stress a lot of the time. Whether it is in relation to the many things that…
Children’s Activity: Feelings Pairs Card Game
Feelings Pairs Some days, we need simple but fun ways to start talking about feelings. This week, in our activity…
Top Tips for Starting Exam Revision
The word of the moment is ‘mock exams’. For those sitting their exams this summer there is frustration and conflict…
Children’s Activity: Calm Down Flash Cards
Calm Down Flash Cards If you have followed our article and podcast about self-regulation (if you missed it find it…
Why we need to stop telling children they are shy
So frequently, we hear parents and professionals refer to children as being ‘shy’. Often, we hear these comments being made…
Children’s Activity: Feeling Faces
Feelings In this week's article we looked at self-regulation (if you missed it, find it here). Being able to recognise…
Supporting Children to Develop Self-Regulation Skills
Changes to the EYFS (PSED) In the new EYFS, self-regulation is now covered in the prime area of Personal, social…
Children’s Activities: Rainbow Breathing
Rainbow Breathing When we are relaxed, our minds are clearer. This means that we can make decisions easier, feel more…