Renowned researcher, Dr Stephen Porges, developed Polyvagal Theory which is also referred to as the “science of feeling safe”. This key scientific finding focuses on the body and nervous system and how your child’s sense of safety, or perceived threats, can impact on their behaviour.
The understanding of this theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through…
Starting a construction or renovation project can be a time-consuming and challenging experience for some, particularly if you intend to save some money or need to have the work done quickly. Having said that, it’s essential to have experts lead you through the process to renovate because doing so alone could be disastrous. Here are several experts you should speak with before expanding or…
With Halloween decorations put away and Christmas planning in full throw, parents and grandparents are looking for the perfect gift for their children, that offers value and meaning.
The research, conducted by Be Held®, publisher of personalised books for kids with purposeful stories, revealed that a third of UK parents and grandparents (33%) are more likely to buy from a retailer that is doing…
How we we perceive, assimilate, analyse and adjust to new information through sound is a natural process which relies on the listener being able to discriminate between sounds, patterns of sound in language and integration of rhythm – but for some children, the process is more difficult, not because they have hearing issues but their brains struggle to decipher and make sense of sounds for…
Whenever we learn a new task it seems to take ages, but with every repetition, the time it takes to complete it decreases until it becomes automatic – we no longer think about it…it has now become a habit!
I often start my habit change work talking to clients about about their identity and how they perceive themselves. People often use words like: kind, ambitious, hardworking…
It probably hasn’t been since your children were infants that you felt so overwhelmed with the challenges ahead. Facing the teenage years as a parent is much like those early days of infancy when you were afraid to do anything for fear that you’d do it wrong. This is the case when going through those scary teenage years with your children, so let’s untangle that a bit to help you survive…
New Westfield How We Shop research reveals almost half of teens say they’ve sourced some of their best money saving tips from social media channels and influencers. 45 per cent of 12–17-year-olds think social media platforms will be used to carry out all money transactions in the next 10 years. 42 per cent look to influencers for tips because information is “unfiltered”.
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The teenage years are interesting for parents and caregivers. This is one of the biggest moments so far in a child’s development. Although there is a certain amount of expected withdrawal, some things are warning signs that something more dangerous is happening with your teen’s mental health. This guide explores how to recognise mental health red flags in teenagers and what to do.
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Young children who are allowed video games and phones in their bedrooms at night are over 40% more likely to regularly not be asleep before midnight, than children whose bedrooms are gadget-free. This is just one of the startling findings of new research from experts, Bed Kingdom published recently, which aims to help parents win more bedtime battles by arming them with the facts.
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As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You desire for them to be content, healthy, and adjusted.However, with the unstoppable onslaught of media and technology, it’s hard for kids to stay concentrated and focused. Therefore, practising mindfulness will help you and your child to develop mental faculties. But what exactly is mindfulness for kids? What are the…