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A Wellbeing Toolkit: too many young people feel stressed, how we can help them.
Surveys of young people’s wellbeing often rely on self report measures. How do you feel? While this is not objective it is indicative of how young people see themselves. Often the media leap from these reports to banner headlines about … Continue reading
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Play is not for the faint hearted
There is snow in some parts of the UK currently. Children love it and want to get outside. It’s healthy and good for us to be active and get exercise which raises the heart rate right? Sadly some schools and … Continue reading
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The Self-Control Paradox : the foundations for building better behaviour in schools
Self regulation and character building have become buzz words in some schools. The assumption is that zero tolerance and clear rules will be sufficient conditions to bring out this skill set in young people. The ability to be compliant and … Continue reading
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Children thrive on challenge and freedom to explore
During this half term happy families visit the seaside town where I live. Children explore the beach and run and skip along the prom. At the skate park older children show off their moves, while younger ones watch and dream … Continue reading
Understanding and Nurturing Emotional Competence
Children need to learn to recognise and understand their emotions so they can gain control over what the emotional brain is telling them. Emotional competence is the ability to be aware of feelings but also to take account of what … Continue reading
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10 ways to support a Flourishing Childhood.
Source: 10 ways to support a Flourishing Childhood.
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Every little bit helps.
I’ve always believed that how we look after the vulnerable is the essence of a civilised society, hence my career in psychology and my interest in promoting wellbeing. I’m not comfortable with any narrative that assumes individual responsibility alone will … Continue reading
5 a day for play
Play has a Purpose Play is important and has a pivotal role in a child’s learning and development. Children want to play because it is fun and fascinating and their motivation to play is similar to hunger, thirst or tiredness … Continue reading
#TwitteratiChallenge
It was a lovely surprise to be nominated by @kim_benham for #TwitteratiChallenge . Kim is an inspiring and dedicated early years professional who writes at https://sparklingpreschool.wordpress.com/ When I read Kim’s blog in full I realised that I too could now nominate … Continue reading
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