How Disney films can help you talk to your child about adoption
Read an exclusive extract from Adoption at the Movies Chapter 5: Disney Films “Disney produces films that are loved by people of all ages, and…
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How to compile a life story book for an adopted or fostered child
Joy Rees, author of Life Story Books for Adopted and Fostered Children, gives her advice on how best to compile a life story book for…
The musical nature of human communication
Rhythm of Relating by Stuart Daniel “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (it was the nineties in Edinburgh) I enjoyed getting…
How can music therapy help children with special needs? Read an extract from Rhythms of Relating in Children’s Therapies
How can rhythm and musicality help therapists be in sync with children with special needs who find communication and depth challenging? What is rhythm for…
With dyslexia comes the determination to succeed – Margaret Malpas
Margaret Malpas, author of Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia, explains how it is not just talent that makes people successful but rather the strength of character to succeed.…
No matter how young the child, honesty is the best way…
That is according to Nathalie Slosse, author of Big Tree is Sick, who tells the story of how the book came to be, as well as laying…
Disruptive, stubborn, out of control? How can we tackle challenging behaviour in schools?
In this extract from Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?, Clinical Psychologist Bo Hejlskov Elvén looks at the psychology behind children’s behaviour and offers fresh advice…
Creative coping strategies to help young people manage stress, anxiety and other big feelings
Age range: Ages 8 – 14 Description: A colouring book and journal filled with uplifting quotes and poems that encourages children experiencing stress, anxiety and…
Kids and the computer screen – where do we draw the line?
“I’m worried about my child’s technology use. Why does my son scream when I try to get him off the computer? Is my daughter honest…
What is attachment and attachment disorder?
Clinical psychologist Colby Pearce provides a concise and easy to understand introduction to what ‘attachment’ means, how to recognise attachment disorders and how to help…