How to help children with anxiety handle a busy Christmas
- Updated for 2024 - Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for some, whilst for others not all is festive and jolly. Christmas can be a rather anxious time for some children and can be particularly overwhelming. Taking
Can Screens Enhance Children’s Emotional Intelligence?
In this digital age, screens have become an integral part of children's lives, raising debates about their impact on emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, encompasses a child's ability to understand and manage their emotions, empathize with
Talking to children about illness and a loved one’s health
When the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis, she made it clear that she’d taken time to help her children understand what’s happening and come to terms with her illness, whilst remaining optimistic for a full recovery. When a loved
Easing your Child Back to School after Christmas
Back to school with a skip and a cheer? Or shuffling into the school gates with shoulders hunched? How has your child returned to school after the Christmas break? Factors for Parents to Consider Unfortunately, quite a lot of children do not like going
A Guide to Healthy Screen Time for Children in the Digital Age
In this digital age, parents find themselves navigating uncharted waters when it comes to managing their children's screen time. The debate surrounding the impacts of screen exposure on young minds has sparked concerns and fears among caregivers worldwide. However, in
Nurturing Boys in Modern Society
The current debate as to who has it tougher, girls or boys misses the point. It's essential to recognise that both boys and girls face unique challenges. Pitting the genders against each other fuels the problem. Rather than viewing it as
How to keep children with asthma safe at Christmas
As someone with asthma, I know that winter can be one of the most difficult times of the year. The cold weather, decorations that may have collected dust, and even christmas trees can all be triggers for asthmatics. There are lots
Answering Awkward Questions from your Child
Tips on how to answer those awkward questions that pop up when you least expect it We’ve all been there, the room is silent and it seems everyone can hear a little voice “Why does………….” (fill in any one of a