My Amazing ADHD Brain
A Child’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD This book contains: crazy inventions, stinky socks, a colourful collection of monsters and some super-slimy mud pie! This new book from author and illustrator Emily Snape called My Amazing ADHD Brain. It is a beautifully illustrated, bright and positive picture book. Aimed at ADHD for kids aged 4+.
‘Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’
‘Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’ is the new book from Harley Street phobia specialist Christopher Paul Jones. his is the book for anyone who needs to overcome their fears, phobias and anxieties. In the UK alone, approximately 10 million people suffer from some sort of phobia – that’s around one
Children’s Mental Health Week
As Children’s Mental Health Week, 5-11 February, spotlights the need for urgent change and effective solutions for our youth mental health crisis, Kim McCabe – Founder-Director of Rites for Girls CIC – a non-profit supporting/preparing girls to journey safely through their teens – shares inspiration for how we can all play our part in changing
Safer Internet Day
Screen Time gives users a better understanding of the time they and their kids spend using apps, visiting websites, and on devices overall. They can get weekly reports or see specific app usage, notifications, and device pickups. Screen Time also lets users set the amount of time they and their kids can spend each day on
Five top tips for the perfect university application
Vicki Ryan, University Counsellor, ACS International School Egham Applying to university is a big decision, but it does not have to feel like a daunting one. Vicki Ryan University Counsellor at ACS International School Egham has compiled five top tips to help your child create the perfect university application ahead of the UCAS application deadline
The Gruffalo & Other Stories Gift Guide
The Gruffalo is the delightful story of a brave little mouse and his journey through the deep dark wood, evading prey using his imaginative story tellling abilities! Enter the world of the Gruffalo with these special gift ideas. With a range of price points and activities available, there’s products for crafting, playtime, adventure and more.
Hachette Children’s Books
Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children. The Group aims to cater for every child, with baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, series fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed
My Voice Matters.
Children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, launches free school resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 The theme of Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 is ‘My Voice Matters’ Ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week 2024, leading children’s mental health charity, Place2Be has published free resources for schools, families and youth groups. As the organisation behind Children’s
How parents can support children experiencing school refusal
School refusal remains a major problem in the UK. A recent study by the Commission on School Reform found that 40% of students in Scotland miss one day of school every two weeks. Now kids have returned to classrooms following half term, children will be more confident and less likely to avoid going to school,
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Adults with Additional Needs
What’s Possible? A parent’s guide to supporting young adults with additional needs and the route to creating an independent future All parents worry about their children’s futures, but as a parent to a child with additional needs, the fears of navigating the future can be further intensified. It is often a parent’s role to encourage
Back-to-school Stress
As summer ends, children across the UK are returning to the classroom this week. With the start of a new academic year comes the usual apprehension and anxiety for students and parents alike. Back-to-school stress is natural and understandable, but it has become more common since the disruptions of the pandemic. Numerous issues can fuel
The Back to School Shoe Shopping Experience Becomes Less Stressful for Parents in Derby
30th August 2023: A shop in Derby is making the annual trip to buy shoes for the first day of the school term much less stressful for autistic children and those who get overwhelmed in busy and noisy environments. This August, sales assistants at Clarks in the Derbion Shopping Centre have been equipped with visual
Getting back-to-school ready: Ex-teacher shares tips for parents
As summer comes to an end, parents across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. However, transitioning from the laid-back summer routine to the structured school schedule can be a challenge for both parents and children with searches for “back to school advice” increasing by 280% in the past 30 days. That’s why
4 at-home brain training techniques to help improve concentration
Mindfulness meditation: This involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgement. This can help reduce impulsivity as individuals will become more attuned to their impulsive tendencies and can recognize them as they arise. Mindfulness meditation can also help individuals develop emotional regulation skills. By being mindful of emotions as they
tonies® Partners with National Autistic Society Ahead of World Autism Acceptance Week
tonies® – the leading audio platform for children – is delighted to announce a partnership with the National Autistic Society to help amplify the incredible work they do to support autistic children in the UK. At least one in 100 people are autistic which means more than 700,000 people in the UK. In celebration of
LGBT+ History Month
FREE educational digital download is available now and to anyone from individuals to schools, academies, parents, communities, and individuals Young people hoped to join in the specialist month that drives positive education, builds awareness, and aims for inclusivity One of the UK’s largest LGBT+ youth charities is launching a free resource ahead of LGBT+ History
Four-year Autistic Pupil-Centred Study
Autistic young people’s experiences of mainstream education help shape guidance for schools and parents York St John University publishes four-year pupil-centred study. Researchers at York St John University have published the results of a four-year study exploring what it’s like to move to mainstream secondary school as an autistic young person. The insightful and sometimes
BEWARE OF OLD SHOES
By Christophe Champs, expert in Biomechanics and founder of PODO Clinic Shoes are not like children – we’re allowed to have favourites. But you need to be careful not to let fondness for your footwear get in the way of ensuring your feet are looked after. And not just your feet. Shoes are our body’s
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
6 benefits of choosing an apprenticeship, according to a careers mentor Apprenticeships give aspiring individuals a chance to earn and learn in the real world. They are a great way to gain essential experience in exciting industries and a recognised qualification that could give you an edge in the job market. There are many apprenticeship
5 Top Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Online
Anti-Bullying Week (14th-18th November) 1 – Keep track of their time online The use of devices to entertain and inform children is becoming increasingly common and hard to avoid, especially given the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on daily life and learning. For example, limit screen time to one hour a day for 2-5 year-olds