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Anger in children can feel big, sudden, and sometimes frightening, both for the child experiencing it and for the adult trying to hold space for it. It can arrive as shouting, hitting, slammed doors, or tears that seem to come from nowhere, and underneath it all is a nervous system that has simply reached its […]
February 26, 2026
A gentle, practical guide for parents and teachers Anxiety in children doesn’t begin in the mind –they notice it first in the body. Before a child can explain what they are feeling, before they can find the language to explain their feelings, their nervous system is already responding. Their shoulders tighten, their tummy clenches, their […]
February 12, 2026
Big Emotions Don’t Knock Politely If you live with, teach, or spend any meaningful amount of time with children, you already know that they carry big emotions. Their emotions play out in many differet ways – tears, kicks, tantrums. These are a joy to watch sometimes but in those moments, most of us instinctively reach […]
February 5, 2026
The phrase Calm Kids is everywhere. It’s in classrooms, parenting books, wellbeing programmes, and across social media, all suggesting the idea that calm is the gold standard of childhood wellbeing. And on the surface, calm looks lovely. Calm looks peaceful. Calm looks like things are working. But calm is not the same as regulated. When […]
January 30, 2026
We all know kids can get overwhelmed or upset sometimes — and that’s totally normal! What’s really powerful is teaching them how to calm down and get back in control of their feelings. One of the simplest, most effective tools is right under their nose (literally): breath — combined with gentle movement. Here’s why breath […]
August 14, 2025
How Breath Can Reset Your Day in the Classroom or at Home Let’s be honest — parenting and teaching are full-on. Some days you’re flying, and others you’re running on fumes. Whether it’s classroom stress, children’s stress, or your own mental overload, the days can feel a lot. But here’s something small that makes a […]
August 8, 2025
How do you create a mindful classroom? If you are a class teacher and you want to bring more mindfulness into your classroom then I have three little tips for you today. The scenario is the children have just been running around outside in the playground it’s a windy day and they are super excited […]
January 22, 2024
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