Sleep. From birth to teen
“I had to go to sleep earlier. That was it. I’d spent my entire life pushing the limits of each day, sacrificing tomorrow because I...
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Oct 15, 2021
Positive language
Language is a powerful tool and can have a profound effect on a person's perceptions of the world around them and shape their...
Sep 10, 2021
Getting out of the house
Getting out of the house can become an extremely stressful and anxiety inducing time for many families. For little ones (and bigger...
Sep 4, 2021
Starting secondary school
Jess shares her experiences one week into her first born starting secondary school. When I had my first baby back in 2009, I used to...
Aug 7, 2021
8 surprises from my first year of motherhood
*A piece I wrote back in 2014, when my first baby was 10 months old. Nothing shook my world more than becoming a parent. Everyone tells...
Jul 8, 2021
Starting school - a guide
It’s an exciting time but an emotional one; your little one is moving on from being at home or at nursery to begin their Reception year...
Jun 30, 2021
How to talk to children about death
It is a sad fact that sometimes children can be faced with the death of a loved one. Knowing what to say when an adult suffers loss is...
Jun 18, 2021
Managing anxiety in parenthood
As part of our exploration of men's mental health for Men's Mental Health Week, Rob Linsdell, dad of two, kindly shares with Mindfulness...
May 20, 2021
Teaching children the real consequences of their actions
I have been assisting a school in writing a new behaviour policy. In preparation for this journey I completed an online behaviour course...
May 13, 2021
How can I respond to my child's anger?
Isn’t it great when our children are happy, content and calm - as parents it conveys a sense of balance and for that moment we feel we...
May 9, 2021
Books to get children into nature
It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is Nature; an important one when it has become such a big part of our lives...
Apr 11, 2021
Family cooking tips
If you haven't yet, make sure you listen to Head Chef, Chris Fordham-Smith, chat to Mindfulness for learning about family food and...
Mar 24, 2021
Bold Voices - education on gender inequality and gender based violence
Bold Voices deliver education on gender inequality and gender based violence in schools and universities. Through talks, workshops,...
Mar 21, 2021
Worried about your child's mental health?
Dr James Cook (a London based GP) writes about what to expect, when visiting your doctor, regarding your child's mental health. It can be...
Mar 6, 2021
Why I believe the outdated curriculum is adding to the child mental health crisis
With the masses homeschooling over the last year, I have had several parents say to me, “they are just not interested, I think it’s the...
Mar 2, 2021
Guilt free screen time
*please note that the live sessions are now back and are as magical as they were pre lockdown - sign up for their newsletter to receive...
Feb 24, 2021
Mindfulness is...
David Cramer Smith, the author of the book 'Medway' describes for us, what mindfulness means to him. Medway, David's first novel, follows...
Feb 18, 2021
Finding the right school
5 simple ways to look out for a mentally healthy school for your child Looking for a school for your little one is difficult enough, if...
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