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5 Types Of Creativity You Can Use To Connect With Your Child Over Christmas.

04/12/2023

Research shows us that getting creative involves so many disciplines and can be so beneficial to our mental and physical health. These disciplines include art, music, writing, sports, card and board games, cooking, gardening, etc., in fact so many of our hobbies and interests. Most of all creativity allows us to step away from our stressful and… Read More 5 Types Of Creativity You Can Use To Connect With Your Child Over Christmas.

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10 Tips To Get Your Child Back To School.

28/08/2023

There’s nothing like getting the kids back to school and into a better routine. By the end of very long summer it is great to see the children return to school and into a better routine. Routines always seemed to fall to the wayside during the summer holidays. So in order to get things back to… Read More 10 Tips To Get Your Child Back To School.

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7 Key Components Needed To Build Resilience In Children.

24/04/2023

We all want what is best for our children in life. We want them to grow into healthy and happy adults. Part of being mentally healthy is to have good resilience. But how do we help our child to build resilience? What does resilience even mean? What Is Resilience? If we are resilient we are… Read More 7 Key Components Needed To Build Resilience In Children.

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1 Tip That Will Build Self Confidence In Children.

17/04/2023

We previously talked about what self-confidence is and when it developments in children. This week it’s time to look at one way a parent can help their child to build their self-confidence. Make Sure They Know You Love Them Unconditionally. Above any other technique you may use make sure your child knows you love them… Read More 1 Tip That Will Build Self Confidence In Children.

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Self-Confidence And Children.

03/04/2023

Parenting is all about helping our child become self-confident, independent, resilient adults. It is of course our job to protect them too. But as they grow we need to provide opportunities to develop, learn and grown healthy skills they can take with them into adulthood. These opportunities will help build their self-confidence. But what is… Read More Self-Confidence And Children.

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3 Common Mental Health Challenges Facing Parents.

24/10/2022

Parents are under greater pressure, more than ever before, and everyone always seems to have an opinion on our parenting skills. We have become a society addicted to posting the “right” shot of our kids and our “happy” family. We have bought into a false sense of reality which has such a huge impact on… Read More 3 Common Mental Health Challenges Facing Parents.

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4 Ways To Build Confidence In Children.

29/08/2022

Children And Self-Confidence Children who have good self-confidence trust their abilities, accept and value themselves and others. They are proud of their achievements. These children know they can make mistakes and have the courage to try again. They know they are worthy of respect and friendship, and they understand their own strengths and weaknesses On… Read More 4 Ways To Build Confidence In Children.

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2 Tips To Help Build Resilience In Children.

04/10/2021

There is an ever increasing pressure and stress placed on children and teens. Although we can’t protect them fully from everything that they may experience we can teach them skills to deal with them. These skills are better coping strategies that give them resilience in the face of adversity and stress. What is Resilience? If… Read More 2 Tips To Help Build Resilience In Children.

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Persistent Depressive Disorder.

20/09/2021

What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is less severe than major depression but can last longer, often for at least two years or more. The condition affects more women than men and may affect children as well as adults. PDD can occur with major depressive episodes at times. The symptoms of PDD… Read More Persistent Depressive Disorder.

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Helping Children Recognize Their Success.

13/09/2021

We all need to recognize our successes. But all too often we don’t and we certainly never celebrate them. We are often far too busy moving on to the next item on our to do list to stop and recognize what we have achieved. But we have to ask is this good for us if… Read More Helping Children Recognize Their Success.