Challenging Unhelpful Thinking Patterns
Many people, whether adults or children, get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns. The survival part of our brain concentrates on the...
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Exploring Below the Surface of Children's Behaviour
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 23, 20212 min read
And Breathe...Fun ways to teach kids to breath for calm
Deep, slow breathing activates our Vagus Nerve. This nerve connects the brain with the major organs and affects many of them including...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 22, 20213 min read
Bedtime Battles
When parents and/or children are tired, emotions run high and it's much harder to stay calm and do the right thing so having a calm...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 22, 20213 min read
My Child Is So Negative!
I recently had a parent ask for advice on how to help their son who was negative about everything. Even at the end of a great day out, he...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20215 min read
Understanding Your Controlling Child
Ever feel like you're in a constant tug-of-war with your child? Like every time you suggest anything your child has to do or say the...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20217 min read
How to Explain Anxiety to Older Children and Teens
For explanations for 5-9 year-olds click here Just like with adults, it's totally normal for children and young people to feel anxious...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20215 min read
How to Explain Anxiety to Children
Suitable for ages 5 - 9 (ish) Click here for an explanation for 10+ year-olds Just like with adults, it's totally normal for children to...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20219 min read
The Practical Guide to Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in Children
"I'm absolutely tearing my hair out! My son will not listen to a thing I say. He hits his sister and refuses to come off his computer and...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20216 min read
Understanding Your Angry Child
All children, just like all adults, get angry or upset sometimes and that's normal. What isn't normal is when the behaviour that...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20216 min read
Why you shouldn't feel guilty about your lockdown homeschooling
And how to make it work... As an ex-teacher, my heart goes out to anyone who has been plunged into the stress that is Covid-19...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20218 min read
30+ Calming Tools for Big Emotions
I'll never forget when my oldest son was about 4 years old. We went to a large Early Learning Centre in Milton Keynes shopping centre and...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20215 min read
3 Ways To Save Your Sanity During The Summer Holidays
I originally wrote this post as saving your sanity through lockdown, but for a lot of families the long summer holidays can feel much the...
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Suzy Wedley
Jul 20, 20218 min read
Coronavirus may be affecting your child’s mental health – here’s one simple thing you can do to help
Are you stressed or anxious about Coronavirus? You’ll be in good company if you are. At the start of the lockdown 1.0 almost 50% of...
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