Mindfulness, 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 moreI am so pleased that William and Harry have come forward to discuss their grief and trauma regarding the loss of their mother Diana. What they have shown is that it’s okay to talk about feelings and ask for help. More importantly, they are...
Read moreI hope you are all having a good Easter break; holidays are always an opportunity to reflect on what’s working and how you can change your parenting style to improve
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Exam 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 moreEnsure a successful bedtime routine, and it’s Spring, although it does not feel like it does it. The clocks will be going forward on Sunday. Don’t forget to use my top tips on my blog before. Many of my clients struggle to establish a...
Read moreSpring is nearly here, daylight saving starts on Sunday the 26th of March, so the clocks are going forward one hour. Helping parents and children sleep is a passion of mine. I am lucky my children are grown up now but I remember the 5.30am...
Read moreAnger is a familiar theme in my clinic. We all can struggle with how to manage it. This is my March Newsletter post, so sign up on my contact page. I am very passionate about positive discipline, and often parents think it is permissive parenting...
Read moreIt’s eating disorder awareness week from 27 February through to 5 March, I want to support BEAT ( Beating Eating Disorders) in raising awareness for eating disorders. I want to support the campaign so families and children can be...
Read moreFood is vital in such ways; in my culture, food means to love, so it’s not just about a good diet but love and care. For me, food has many associations that are not all about nutrition; what about you?
I am sure most of you have been reading about Vitamin D deficiency, there has been much in the media, so it’s spurred me to write a bit more on food, mood, and learning. I will share what foods may help your child in their knowledge and whether there is evidence that what they eat can help concentration and wisdom. The brains of young children need a regular supply of energy to be able to think effectively and as they are still forming and growing.
Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium, magnesium, Vitamin D, Omega 3, and Tryptophan are all critical for brain functioning. This is why eating a healthy diet of several different food groups is so important. We know that eating breakfast is helpful for children, and eating foods that are digested slowly can helpfubeneficialhildren maintain energy. Foods that contain fibre help this.
Remember today is safer internet day: Be the change: unite for a better internet. Do check out on my earlier more full post and please do click on the video to
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