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Category: Strategies
51. Preparing for your child to start school
Preparing for your child to start school If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place for them, in England, (to start in September 2025) by Wednesday 15th January 2025. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions Choosing the right school There […]
50. Have a ‘real’ Christmas (not an Instagram one)
Will you have a ‘real’ Christmas this year – or are you striving for an Instagram one? When my three year old Grandson decorated the Christmas tree this year he put most of the decorations on the same branch (as most three year old’s do) ! As I smiled and thought how cute this was, I reflected […]
49. Why does my teenager want to do risky things?
Did you know, to feel the same excitement as they did before their teenager years, teenagers need to experience a higher degree of risk, and will often seek it out?! How you can support them Understand they might enjoy risky behaviours – at the same time as keeping them safe. Plan and encourage controlled risky activities such as skate […]
48. How can I play easier with my child/ren?!
Research has shown that adults who can play with their child for at least 15 minutes and day benefit by: Enjoying their child more Can settle difficult behaviours Helps stimulates creativity and imagination Their child can play better on their own at other times Can help child sleep better What is child led play? This […]
47. How keep your safe child with Video Gaming
We know that video gaming is now one of the dominant forms of entertainment and also one that’s causes parents anxiety. Although there are benefits to gaming the addictive nature to adrenalin caused by this activity can leave teenagers spending hours online and many frustrated parents. What can a parent do to support their child […]
46. Supporting Children Through Divorce or Separation
Are you you, or someone you know going through a divorce or separation? Nina shares tips and strategies for supporting children in this short video. Supporting Children Through Divorce and Separation […]
45. Podcast: Why won’t my teenager sleep at night and can’t wake in the morning?
Are you feeling frustrated with your teenager who ‘won’t’ go to sleep at night and struggles to wake in the morning? You are not alone! Take a listen to Ginny and Suzanne where they discuss this and more about the changing teenage brain and how to support them during this time, following the question: “What changes […]
43. Strategies to support anxious children
Children can develop anxiety for a variety of reasons. As a parent, it can be hard to know how best to support them. It is important not to become overprotective when children are anxious, otherwise they may not not try to overcome their issues. Equally, parents need to not be too forceful either, children need […]
42. PODCAST: My child is always hurting me, what can I do?
Listen to Ginny and Clare below and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so far, as they explore this question further: You may also be interested in: Join Us in the world of Podcasting! and A Parenting Tip for Every Day Of The Month! […]
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