3 Reasons Why Being Self Conscious is a Good Thing
You know that feeling of someone looking at you with deep appreciation? Acknowledgment of what you have done for them. Gratitude for you? If you’re an educator somewhere in the world you certainly should have! Because it’s happening for you right now! One good thing to come out of this crisis is the universal appreciation […]
Anxiety and Our Children
In our most recent Life Skills webinar series Nikki and I spoke about anxiety in our children and what we can do to help them navigate these uncertain times. A recent report by the Blackdog Institute found that common consequences of disease outbreaks (like COVID-19) include anxiety and panic, depression, anger, confusion and uncertainty, and financial stress, […]
Managing Large Emotions
Managing large emotions was the topic for Nikki and my discussion in our recent webinar. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It’s wonderful to have so many engaged, caring, switched on parents and teachers participating in these discussions. Please continue to send in your questions and also requests for future webinar topics. We love […]
Improving Educator Wellbeing during COVID-19
Teachers play an important and influential role in the lives of their students, in their families and the community. Their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond meeting learning outcomes, to caring for the social and emotional needs of their students. The pandemic has caused undue stress to families, students, and teachers. We want to help […]
5 Steps to Nurturing Emotional Literacy in Students
Emotional intelligence significantly impacts a child’s development, success, mental health, resilience, relationships, and academic performance. Teaching emotions equips children with essential tools to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and foster healthy connections with others. Step 1: Help students become self aware Teaching emotions starts with helping children recognise and identify their own emotions. This involves building […]
7 Tips to Support Tired Students
We know that when students are tired, they struggle to concentrate and when students can’t concentrate, they find other ways of entertaining themselves, most likely through disruptive or silly behaviour. Sometimes students could just be having an off day, but if students are constantly feeling tired and do not address it, tiredness can turn into […]
Exploring the Connection Between Attendance, Behaviour, and Wellbeing
Introduction Imagine a Venn diagram where the circles of wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour intersect. This overlapping region is where the magic happens. Each of these components influences and is influenced by the others, creating an interconnected network that fosters success and growth. Let’s delve into how these elements interconnect and collaborate to create a thriving […]
Anxiety and Our Children: A 2023 Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on people’s lives across the globe. Beyond the immediate health concerns, the pandemic has brought about significant challenges to individuals’ wellbeing, affecting mental, emotional, and social aspects of our lives. In the aftermath of the pandemic, what surfaced was the need to develop critical social and emotional […]
Know the Signs so You Can Manage Physical and Mental Fatigue
Fatigue is a common experience in our daily lives, but not all fatigue is the same. It’s important to know how to differentiate between the feelings you’re experiencing because there are two primary types of fatigue. 1. Physical fatigue and 2. Mental fatigue. While both types of fatigue make us feel tired, they differ in […]
12 Days of Positivity – How to express gratitude even during challenging times
There is not a single human being on planet earth who doesn’t question themselves sometimes. It’s normal to have doubts. But negative thoughts can be like a dark cloud casting a shadow over our lives. They can weigh us down, hinder our progress, and even impact our wellbeing. However, with the right strategies and a […]