Homework can be a common trigger that causes worry and anxiety amongst our children They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or express their big emotions which can result in tears, tantrums and meltdowns! However, we know that reliance is key, not just for our children but for adults too. Mistakes, challenges…
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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Children's Book Corner: 5 Supportive Reads for Bereaved Children
Facing the loss of a loved one is tough no matter what age we are when we lose them For children, encountering death for the first time can be a confusing, upsetting time. While we may hope that they are too young to feel the depth of emotions that bereavement…
Children’s Book Corner: Teen Author Helps Kids Understand Mental Health With New Book
Teenage author Emily Palmer’s first book introduces children to mental health from an early age Broaching the subject on mental health can be tricky. Teenager Emily Palmer, author of children’s book Scrambled Heads, aims to provide children with the information about mental health that she wished she could…
Activities To Help Grieving Children
While we can’t take the sadness away, we can support children with ways to express their emotions. We share 5 activities to help children work through their emotions and cope with loss.…
Meditation for Children
Kids and adolescents face many emotional challenges, but learning to quieten the mind can do wonders for their self-esteem -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ages 5–8One of the main characteristics of this age group is a short concentration span. Young children need to be fully engaged in what they’re doing. Introducing meditation…
Call of the Wild: The Sound Books Bringing Kids Back to Nature
In a world where more and more children are spending little to no time in nature, authors Caroline Buckingham and Andrea Pinnington are on a mission to bring the outside world inside Caroline and Andrea Fuelled by their love of nature, the founders of Fine Feather Press, Caroline Buckingham and…
Talking Children’s Books with Pride of Britain Awards Nominee Gracie Wright
Children's book author and Pride of Britain Award Nominee Gracie Wright’s life changed when a near-fatal car accident at age 11 left her with post-traumatic amnesia Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people, the Pride of Britain Awards [http://www.prideofbritain.com/about-us] highlight ordinary people whose…
Can Mindful Colouring Help Calm Anxious Kids?
Mindful colouring books for adults have held a steady place in the book charts internationally since taking off in 2014 Adult-oriented relaxation colouring books have been a runaway success, with titles including The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Therapy for Busy People; Colour Me Calm; and Balance: Angie’s Extreme Stress…
I Keep Fretting About My Child's Diet
A guide to fussy eaters and how to help them Encouraging kids to eat well is a struggle for many parents. Fussy eating can lead to a lack of nutrients, resulting in fatigue, low immunity, eating disorders [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/Pages/Introduction.aspx] and other mental health…