Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD
What is rejection sensitivity? A frequent conversation that I have with parents and young people who have had a neurodiverse…
Do you practice gratitude?
Do you practice gratitude? Or do you label is as ‘woo woo’ Or are you still stuck on the fence?…
Does confidence need to be loud?
Do you ever wonder if we have gotten confidence completely wrong? As I get older, I have had to continually…
ADHD is not about ‘naughty school boys’
Many moons ago, when I started my career with children, ADHD and ASD were two words we rarely heard. In…
3 ways that anxiety affects our bodies
The NHS defines anxiety as: “a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe”.…
ADHD and Sleep Routines
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a disorder which is categorised into two parts: Inattention (concentration and focus) Hyperactivity and…
Children’s Activity: Exam Strategies
When exams begin, nerves and anxiety escalate. However, with the right strategies we can calm our central nervous system and…
5 techniques to help calm down panic or worries
When we become overwhelmed, our brain can quickly signal to our body that 'something is wrong' or that we are…
5 Things to Consider for Exams
The mere utterance of the word 'Exams', can often cause people to break out in a cold sweat. Whether it's…
Why supporting avoidance is not kindness
When children struggle with anxiety, it can feel like the kindest thing to allow them to avoid the situation that…