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…
Why we need to look beneath child behaviour
Previously, I spoke about the child behaviour iceberg (find it here), so in this article, I want to look at…
Children’s Activity: Regulation Flash Cards
Regulation Flash Cards If you have followed our article and podcast about self-regulation (if you missed it find it here)…
The Dangers of Toxic Positivity to Connection
How often, when you have been faced with a challenge, crisis or struggle, have you been bombarded with comments to…
The importance of looking beneath the iceberg
We frequently discuss that behaviour can be likened an iceberg. However, from my experiences as both a teacher and a…