Mud Boy: The new book helping children better understand what bullying is
‘Mud Boy: a story about bullying’ was written by Sarah Siggs and illustrated by Amy Crosby. Using ‘mud ‘ as a metaphor, the book helps…
Why this book will spark some long overdue conversations about autism
How the process of writing her first memoir lead Laura Dale to reconsider her assumptions about the intersection of her own identities of trans and…
The Intersections of Culture, Ethnicity and Autism
Dr Prithvi Perepa is an Associate Lecturer (SEN) at the University of Northampton. He trained as a special needs teacher and worked in the field of…
How does PANDAS/PANS manifest itself in children?
‘A Parents’ Guide to PANDAS, PANS, and Related Neuroimmune Disorders ‘ by Patricia Rice Doran, Christine L. Amabile, Tiffany Tumminaro, Heather Korbmacher, and Diana Pohlman…
Addressing the link between teen mental health and ‘deviant’ behaviour
‘Teen Substance Use, Mental Health and Body Image: Practical Strategies for Support’ was written by Ian Macdonald, who has 20 years’ experience working with young…
Is an assessment really necessary for dyslexia?
‘Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Differences: A Concise Guide for Teachers and Parents’ written by Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise, experienced dyslexia and learning differences…
How can wider society benefit from interfaith prayer?
Editor Christoper Lewis argues the importance of interfaith worship and prayer, particularly in light of current world events. I guess it is often easier to…
Grandparenting the Children of Addicted Parents: Experiences and Wisdom for Kinship Carers
Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly found yourself being expected to take on the full-time care of your grandchildren, without any support.…
How can we transform mental health in schools on a budget?
‘The Mental Health and Wellbeing Handbook for Schools’, written by Clare Erasmus, director of mental health and wellbeing at Brighton Hill Community School, lays out an…
Get Your (Skinny Clothing) Skeletons OUT Of The Closet
As the summer days unfold many women–moms in particular, are encountered with body image insecurities hidden in the closet for many months. Here, Linda Shanti…