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Sometimes in families, it can feel as if everyone is speaking a completely different language — and actually, that’s not too far from the truth! We all have different ways in which we process information and different ways in which we like to be acknowledged. Some of what[…]
Read MoreOne of the most common problems to occur for children and young people is the transition from primary school to secondary school. Whilst this can be an incredibly exciting time filled with lots of opportunity for growth, making new friendships, and undertaking lessons that they’ve never had before,[…]
Read MoreWhether you have a primary aged child who is going through their SATs, a young person in secondary school who is embarking on mock GCSEs, GCSEs, or A-levels, or some other kind of exam (even up to the age of university students), the pressure that those young people[…]
Read MoreMany teenagers and young people are feeling growing pressure to enhance their self-image and appearance. This is in part due to the ever-increasing pressures of social media. Young people are inundated with images more than they ever were before, and the photoshopped role models that they see on[…]
Read MoreEvery single child has experienced anger or frustration before they reach the age of walking. It is one of the most primary human emotions and is also thought of as one of the most damaging and negative feelings that can be experienced any human being. It is, of[…]
Read MoreChildren of all different ages and at all different stages of their lives can experience challenges in their friendships. Very often these are caused by poor communication skills, however, this is not always the case. Friendship groups can take on many different dynamics, and sometimes the entry (or[…]
Read MoreWhilst many children form great memories of their time in education, some children find it a torment and a struggle every day to get themselves into school. Very often this issue occurs as a result of a change in circumstances. It may be that the child has moved[…]
Read MoreAnxiety can be a crippling and debilitating condition for many children. However, there are many cases where anxiety exists but isn’t causing enough of a problem to warrant therapeutic intervention. In the cases where low-level anxiety is present, it is recommended to begin tackling this issue by initially[…]
Read MoreOf the many worries that parents have about their children, one of the greatest is the fear that your child will be bullied. In situations like this, parents often feel completely helpless about what they can do to best support their child through this difficult time. When children[…]
Read MoreIt’s fortunate that not every child goes through a phase of behaviour that involves swearing, spitting, and shouting. But it certainly does happen more often and in more families than you might realise, and for that reason, if you happen to be a parent who is struggling to[…]
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