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People have been asking for advice over the last couple of days on how to deal with home schooling and the emotional challenges showing up for children (and parents) at this time. I thought I’d pop a post on here to let you know what I’ve discussed with[…]
Read More“I’m bored” is probably the single most dreaded phrase heard by many parents within the first few days of the holiday. Even though there are lots of events going on over the summer; I’ve seen posts on: www.facebook.com/boommagazinebelper/, www.facebook.com/derbyshiretoylibraries/, and www.facebook.com/VoiceMags/ to name a few. You may[…]
Read MoreDo you ever feel overwhelmed by daunting tasks? Or is there a reoccurring task which overwhelms you regularly? Do you dread doing certain tasks just because they’re mundane or exhausting? This happens to me, in the summer over the simplest of tasks… I love summer, I love nearly[…]
Read MoreForget Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, nothing says “Christmas is here” to me like the Coca-Cola ‘Holidays Are Coming’ advert. When you hear the unmistakable sleigh bells or see the beautifully lit wagons sweeping around the country roads, what feelings does this invoke in you? Maybe it’s[…]
Read MoreI LOVE a good cry! Why? Because after (many, many) years, I have learned to embrace my emotions. To really understand and accept all of them and the information they give me. I ably demonstrated my love of crying just a couple of days ago as I watched[…]
Read MoreI’ve been contacted today by a few parents concerned that that child was extremely anxious on the way to school this morning due to sitting their SATS. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with some parents and children to alleviate the worry of SATS, this was[…]
Read MoreI’ve just moved house. After spending many years “down south” I’ve moved back to my home county of Derbyshire. I’m now safely located in the lovely village of Crich, home of the Tramway Village, rolling hills and for those of you old enough to remember the location for[…]
Read MoreI watched a clip this week on the BBC News of Donald Trump “listening” to family and friends of those who lost their lives in the recent school massacres in the USA. After the “listening” period, President Trump then went on to suggest how American schools can stop[…]
Read MoreI’d like you to join me in the playground of a small comprehensive school in Derbyshire. It’s first break and all the kids are running outside in a burst of energy, desperate to make the most of their 15 minutes of freedom. Year 7’s are at the far[…]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, when your children have been off school for more than a couple of days and they’re getting ready to return. Do they get the dreaded Sunday night feeling? Does it last longer than just an evening, does the build up start days[…]
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