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Smoothing the transition to high school
I was at a meeting this week where we were discussing how difficult it can be for some children to manage the transition from leaving primary school and going to high school. In my experience most primary schools are smaller … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, Helping, School, Stress
Tagged anxiety, behaviour, behaviour strategies, care, challenging, connection, difficult, emotional well-being
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Children who sabotage
Some children have such negative and traumatic life experiences that they may approach life with a “what’s the point” attitude. This has been learnt as a defence mechanism against feeling hurt and upset. Their lives have been so painful that … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, fear, sabotage, School, trauma
Tagged anger, anxiety, behaviour, behaviour strategies, challenging, difficult, disruptive
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Some children show the opposite of what they feel
Some children have experienced difficult life experiences resulting in them being wary and mistrustful of adults. In school they may present as aggressive, manipulative, controlling, bossy and fearless. They may challenge staff, say they don’t care and appear frightening to … Continue reading
Posted in foster/adoption, fostering, School
Tagged anger, anxiety, behaviour, behaviour strategies, challenging, child, communicating, difficult, disruptive, education
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Smoothing the transition to high school
I was at a meeting this week where we were discussing how difficult it can be for some children to manage the transition from leaving primary school and going to high school. In my experience most primary schools are smaller … Continue reading
Children who are overly self reliant
Another extract from my book In order for children to develop a sense of independence and ability to depend on themselves it helps if they have had an experience of being able to depend on an adult who has responded … Continue reading
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Tagged changing behaviour, child, children, difficult, feeling safe, inconsistent, independent, primary, relationships, school, self reliance, strategies, support, trusting adults, Understanding and managing behaviour
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