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…
Tag: children
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…
How to Start Tricky Conversations with Child Sufferers of Abuse
Daisy Law has over 17 years’ experience as a teacher of English and literacy. As a teacher, she has been trained in safeguarding and understands…
Fun activities to teach primary school children how to count
Try this fun and engaging maths activity designed to teach primary school children how to count, taken from Claire Brewer and Kate Bradley’s new book…
Adopting older children; transformations of all kinds can and do take place
In these stories taken from Ann Morris’s new book Adopting: Real Life Stories, parents who have chosen to adopt an older child reveal the challenges…
Why do two-year-olds behave differently to three and four-year-olds?
Liz Williams, author of Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings, explains how young children will only be able to behave in a way that…
‘It’s not fair mum! You’ve bought more Christmas presents for him than me!’
Veronica Bidwell, author of The Parents’ Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties, discusses the importance of treating your children equally during Christmas. Admitting that children with…