As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from discomfort and distress. When our child expresses anxiety or fear, our immediate response is often to reassure them. We might
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It’s not uncommon for children to experience anxiety without fully understanding what they are feeling. Especially for those who are perfectionists, anxious feelings might mistakenly be accepted as a normal
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This is updated for parents worried about how their child will manage the transition to school in the Autumn term. Transitions, comings, and goings (attachments and separations) are all part
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I remember those feelings. Adolescence is a time of intense emotions, so stress between you is inevitable. Studies have demonstrated the importance of teenagers expressing their emotions in navigating this
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Most of us will agree that 2021 was a significant improvement from 2020. With increased health support and face-to-face education, parents could take a deep breath, but I know how
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The Christmas season is here again. Christmas is a season that takes us away from our usual routine. When anything strays from our routine, we feel stressed. When our routine
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We live in constantly changing times, and it’s been a tough year for us all. The summer holiday is around the corner. There is no better time to practise relaxation
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Anxiety is a normal response to a threat; sometimes, it’s good for us. It helps to keep us alert when we are about to take a test or do something
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I am very lucky that I no longer have to manage the Monday to Friday school morning stress. It’s a killer, isn’t it? It’s the perfect time for everyone to
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Do you feel that your life is sometimes in chaos, and even though you try hard, finding calm is difficult? Many of my clients enter the room feeling stressed or
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