How can we stop anxious thoughts from spiralling out of control?
Clinical psychologists Sue Knowles and Bridie Gallagher discuss mindfulness as a way to relieve stress and anxiety. Their article has been adapted from their new…
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Why Gender Diversity in Children’s Books Matters
Alice Reeves and Phoebe Kirk discuss the importance of gender diverse children’s books as a way of helping them to understand that expressing our gender…
What exactly is anxiety and why do we need it?
Clinical psychologists Sue Knowles and Bridie Gallagher discuss what anxiety is and how, although it can sometimes feel unbearable for many people, we actually need…
A comic book story to get teenagers talking about sexual consent
Age range: Ages 13 to 18 Description: A comic book story that gets teenagers talking about sexual consent. It invites them to debate what’s OK…
A learning resource about a boy named Simon who gets physically bullied
Age range: Ages 11 to 16 Description: A story about a boy named Simon who gets an orange thrown at him by a group of…
A classroom story about a girl named Lauryn who experiences social exclusion #AntiBullyingWeek
Age range: Ages 11 to 16 Description: A learning resource about a girl named Lauryn who tries to fit in with a group of girls…
Stop imposing masculine stereotypes on sensitive boys
Betsy de Thierry talks about her her new book, The Simple Guide to Sensitive Boys, and discusses the need for society to stop imposing male…
How can we help children with body image issues to see themselves more positively?
Chris Calland and Nicky Hutchinson, authors of Minnie and Max are OK!, discuss the rising issue of body confidence in children and ways we can…
What can teachers and parents do to help children experiencing loneliness?
Child loneliness and its effect upon emotional wellbeing is becoming an increasingly explored topic, as shown by recent NSPCC and Child Line campaigns. But what can…
Helping children to have a more positive body image
Chris Calland and Nicky Hutchinson, authors of Minnie and Max are OK!, talk about body confidence, how it can influence children’s self-esteem and what adults…