Bullying: What can I do as a parent

What struck me about the Mental Health Foundation’s study is the specific role that parents play in shaping their own child’s body image.

These customised courses are great because not only do they teach children important skills but it gives them an opportunity to go ahead and actually apply them in the real world outside of the ‘classroom’.

Exploring the Value of Friendships for Children's Wellbeing

Tips for a successful 11+ interview

Children’s mental health is no walk in the park

Does your child struggle to stand up for what they want, think and feel? It can be difficult to see our child bend themselves to fit the group or remain quiet in response to an overly assertive friend. We all know the value of learning to assert ourselves

What gives us confidence? For many it’s the feeling we get when we do something and do it well. Competence often induces feelings of confidence. When we do things we know we can do and do them well, it makes us feel capable. But challenge is also important

As our children progress through their school life, they will encounter many changes. From different classroom settings, different teachers, different year groups to different schools. No matter the change, these transitions can be a worrying time for both children and parents. A back-to-school survey conducted by YouGov found that 53% of 11-year-olds were worried about moving to secondary school and 53% of 8-year-olds were worried about friendships and bullying.

Developing leadership skills in your child can enable them to gain confidence, be proactive about their lives and support them in becoming expert communicators.

Helping your child identify, understand and accept a range of big feelings can be difficult. Check out these book recommendations for supporting your child’s emotional literacy.

There’s no denying that innovation is key skill when it comes to your child’s future. Innovative thinking will allow them to see opportunities, use their creative ideas and develop independent problem solving skills. These skills are essential for becoming ‘work ready’ but also ‘life ready’. Innovation is not something we’re born with, it is a skill that we can help our child to develop.