Reading stories about people of a similar age is one of the recommended ways for children to build empathy for others and get a sense of how to thrive in everyday life, from their school days to holidays and during more troubling times. We’ve gathered together some of the books which have been published to […]
Making Friends
Teachers say my child is ‘quiet’ – can I help him be more talkative?
Making friends at school is a happy outcome of children chatting, playing, laughing and growing up together – but it’s normal to worry about them struggling to mix. If you are losing sleep about them missing out on making friends, child behaviour experts can suggest some ways for young people to enjoy conversations with their […]
My child is starting primary school – How can I get prepared?
As the big “first day” of school approaches, we have compiled some recommendations on what to buy and how to get prepared. Become Familiar Getting to know the school before September comes around can be a great way to help your little ones feel more at ease. Becoming familiar with their new surroundings, as well […]
How do I get my child ready to go back to school?
New ironed shirts and shiny new shoes can only point to one thing – it’s September and time to go back to school. For the little one it can be a nerve-racking time of year and for parents it can be stressful and straining. For those in need of support and guidance, we have compiled […]