We want to help our teens recognise their unhelpful thinking styles and how these have influenced patterns of behaviour. Psychology Tools lists the following styles: 🔻All or Nothing Thinking – ‘if I’m not perfect, I’ve failed’ or ‘either I do it right or not at all’ 🔻 Mental Filter – only noticing failures but not […]
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Consent is a term which every young person needs to understand, know and be comfortable using.👌 Teaching the topic of consent will be or is already in your teen’s new ‘Relationship, Sex and Health Education’ UK based curriculum at school, so following up or starting those conversations at home is super important! To continue viewing… […]
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Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. Depending on how you perceive this challenge, stress can be experienced as ‘good’ or ‘bad’. For example: When you are about to go on the rugby pitch you may feel stressed, but this type of stress will make you sharper and increases your performance When you are […]
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It’s Halloween season and if you’re like us, you’re ready to give ’em pumpkin to talk about – see what we did there? So we’ve compiled our favourite easy tips for a successful and sustainable Halloween season, filled with DIY costumes and decorations, spooky recipes and harmless pranks that are sure to amuse the kids. […]
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It’s well known that children learn at different speeds. Some will pick things up really quickly, while others will take a little longer to grasp something. This is ok – children aren’t the same. However, if you feel your child is falling behind at school or if they need some extra support, one-to-one tuition can […]
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Children from a very early age enjoy play, even without toys. There are a few basic things to think about before buying children’s toys. Is your child actually going to play with the toy, how are they going to play with it and can it help to develop their skills? Below are a few ideas […]
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Is you child eligible for an exam concession? Here are some of the things to consider… 1. Your child may be eligible for an exam concession if they have a special educational need, be that diagnosed or not. 2. If a child’s ‘normal way of working’ in school is with a concession, they are […]
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This is the time that I start thinking about the girls going back to school, buying new stationary and uniform. It’s a good time to start thinking about school lunches! Mine have always had school dinners (it works for us) but many of you will be sending your little ones off with a packed lunch […]
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Watch the video to find out more about The Practical Child and how they help parents, or you can read the transcript of the video here: Video transcript Hi there, welcome to the practical child. My name is Sally and I’m a children’s occupational therapist. And my name is Kirsty and I’m a children’s physiotherapist. […]
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Returning to school is always a mix of emotions. There’s high hopes and excitement for the year alongside that uncomfortable ‘upside-down feeling in your tummy’, as some of our members call it! Back-to-school nerves are common for many children. It’s understandable as there’s a lot of new things to contend with – new routines, new […]
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The return to school, starting school for the first time, moving from one school to another, all of these things can lead to anxiety in ourselves and our child in the run up to the big day and at the school gates. Spending some time thinking about the root of this anxiety; where it is […]
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It’s becoming more and more common for both parents to have careers, and why not! I’m all for parents working and enjoying their career. Stereotypically…a mother would usually stay home with their children, bringing them up, cooking their meals and sorting the laundry. However, its 2021, and why can’t women work like men do? Working […]
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Want a quantum shift into balance? Burnout To Balance™ has been described as “Miraculous”. Look at everything you’re about to leave behind: Low energy levels, overwhelm, fatigue and depletion – You’ll learn exactly how to hold the energy of a balanced, happy, connected mama, so you can embody strong boundaries and encourage your family to […]
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Confidence is one of the greatest gifts we can give children. Allowing your child to become more independent as they grow up, is a great life skill for them to learn from a young age. As grown ups, whether you’re a parent or a care giver, you’ll be there to guide them through and let […]
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Back To School Blues With the summer holidays drawing to an end everyone’s mind is turning to school. For some parents it’s a welcome thought, the return of routine, organisation and perhaps a bit of quiet during the day! For other parents it’s as disappointing as it is for the children, perhaps you have mixed […]
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We are so lucky at Bodyflow to be able to treat new-born babies that have just arrived into this world. The sensitive and gentle touch of a mini Bodyflow reflexology treatment brings healing to their little systems after their entry into the world. Helping boost their immunity, digestion, clear colds and snotty noses, congested eye […]
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At Bodyflow we are delighted to be able to treat the whole family, not just the ladies. Everyone deserves the healing when needed. We treat men, women, teenagers, children, babies and newborns of all ages, it doesn’t matter what health concerns you have. Try Bodyflow Reflexology to help heal, balance, calm, nurture and promote a […]
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This handout is all about how to become a more mindful parent. Being more mindful allows us to begin to look after ourselves as parents by paying attention to our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. By acting more mindful we can also begin to understand our child more, understand and recognize their needs and begin to […]
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Want to join the workshop ‘Managing Difficult Behaviours’ but can’t? Here you can simply purchase the course handouts which for many parents may be enough to support them to make changes. There are three handouts; Is all about trying to understand behaviour, why does it occur, what does it mean and how can I begin […]
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This handout is a great source of information on Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will help parents to firstly understand what ASD is and how it might affect their child. For those awaiting a diagnosis it will also cover what to look for in the professional who might complete this assessment. The handout will then look […]
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