Five ways to Challenge your Thoughts and Discover Calm
All parents get upset, angry and anxious when dealing with their children. It would be very odd if you did not. Today I will focus on how to challenge your
Read moreAll parents get upset, angry and anxious when dealing with their children. It would be very odd if you did not. Today I will focus on how to challenge your
Read moreThis blog follows on from the Mindful awareness exercises https://bristolchildparentsupport.co.uk/2017/05/mindfulness-exercise-to-hep-your-child-feel-calm/. I would try the other activities first before this one. Many parents are not aware that...
Read moreMindfulness, what is it? Mindfulness focuses on the here and now and is very popular with health professionals. Research shows that it can boost mood, help to relieve anxiety and promote calm. Most of us, especially children, find it challenging...
Read moreIt is Mental Health Awareness Week from the 8th to the 14th of May. As you know this is close to my heart. How are you looking after your mental health, the mental health foundation are asking whether you are: They indicated several interesting...
Read morePlay is essential for children and adults, too. Most of us don’t realise that play is universal, whatever the culture or society. The only difference is the attitude concerning the nature and value of space in each community. Did you know...
Read moreExam Stress: I was talking to a friend whose child is about to take their first year of AS levels exams. I am happy that I was so relieved that
Read moreI am just completing the theme of anxiety this month, and as it’s such a potent topic, I am sure that I will be returning to it in the future. As a therapist, I work with parents with questions and misunderstandings about anxiety every...
Read moreHappy new year; everyone is a bit overdue, but I have been working on ensuring my online parenting talks were finally out. I will start a theme with anxiety at the start of 2017. Are you a parent of an anxious child right now? As a therapist, I...
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