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ADHD = An aversion to boredom

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. This means that the brain structure is different in those with ADHD in comparison to…
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Why we need to listen to parents

Something that has become more prevalent over recent years is the number of professionals that I speak to who blame…
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5 ways to boost child self-esteem

We talk a lot about self-esteem, and supporting children to recognise their own value. However, many of our systems have…
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The impact of compassion fatigue

When we are supporting the emotional needs and mental health of others, we can find that caring for ourselves can…
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Tantrum or Meltdown?

When children become dysregulated, it can frequently be seen that they are referred to as having a ‘tantrum’. On face…
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Planning for school transitions

Starting school can be a scary time, not just for children, but also for parents and teachers. After all, as…
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Brian’s: Flower Feelings

Feelings  A step of emotional literacy development is being able to recognise what our emotions are. Many children can find…
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