Many people, whether adults or children, get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns. The survival part of our brain concentrates on the...

Deep, slow breathing activates our Vagus Nerve. This nerve connects the brain with the major organs and affects many of them including...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

All children, just like all adults, get angry or upset sometimes and that's normal. What isn't normal is when the behaviour that...

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...

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...

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...

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...