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 […]
Practical Advice on Implementing and Measuring Whole-School Wellbeing
What is Whole-School Wellbeing? A whole school approach recognises that all aspects of the school community can impact positively upon students’ health, safety and wellbeing. This includes all those who care and are affected by the decisions the school makes: Students; Teachers; Senior leadership team; Support staff; Board of Trustees or Board of Governors; Parents […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why A Sense of Belonging is Critical to School Wellbeing
Whether you’ve been a loyal reader of our blogs for years or recently joined our newsletter, you’ll notice that we place a strong emphasis on the concept of belonging, especially in relation to the mental health of our children. The importance of belonging cannot be overstated—it is essential for our overall life satisfaction, happiness, mental […]
How To Maintain A Positive Mindset For A Whole Term
The realities of school life in 2023 have become clearer as the year has gone on. We’re now over halfway through Term 4. Some exams have finished, some reporting has just started. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get things done. How can you remain accountable to the expectations you set for yourself […]
3 ways to help children build better relationships
What is social awareness? Social awareness is a crucial component of any successful Social & Emotional Intelligence (SEL) program. It encompasses essential life skills like empathy, compassion, and the understanding of relationships. Learning these skills early enables young people to effectively navigate situations and understand how to connect with people on an emotional and physical […]
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 […]