Tag Archives: emotional health

How to help a child who finds it hard to sit still on the carpet

Posted on October 1, 2017 by admin

I am constantly asked by teachers in school how to manage a child who can’t sit still at carpet time so thought it would be useful to share some ideas. I often observe children at this time and these children … Continue reading →

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helping children to feel safe and secure at school

Posted on November 26, 2013 by cathhunter44

In order for children to feel happy and be able to fully engage with their learning, it is essential that they feel safe and secure at school. It can be too easy for us as adults to make assumptions about … Continue reading →

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Book extract – Impact of the group work programmes on children’s emotional wellbeing

Posted on June 30, 2013 by cathhunter44

The use of reflective language throughout the group work sessions provides the children with a very positive message about themselves as it communicates ‘I can see you, I am trying to understand you, whatever you are thinking or feeling is … Continue reading →

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Helping children to develop resilience

Posted on June 23, 2013 by cathhunter44

Another extract from my book The development of resilience can be viewed as one of the most vital ingredients for emotional health and well-being. The ability to deal with situations and bounce back after adversity is of paramount importance for … Continue reading →

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What are children trying to communicate by their behaviour?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by cathhunter44

Another extract from my book: When children show us their feelings through their behaviour it is important that we not only try to understand what they may be feeling and trying to communicate to us, but also that we provide … Continue reading →

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