Marked increase in sudden onset of severe tics and ‘tic-like’ attacks Specialists at Great Ormond Street and Evelina children’s hospitals in London report seeing nearly double the normal referral rate of adolescent girls with acute onset tics...
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Pupils thrive under mindfulness It was reported in the Observer last week that more and more schools have recognised the value of Mindfulness Meditation and have given it a regular place in their school. What brilliant news! One primary school in...
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Starting ‘big’ school can be really stressful Starting school for the first time can be such a stressful time for both you and your child. Looking at their woebegone tear-stained face as they cling on to you when you leave them at the...
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There are lots of advantages to a child having a healthy level of self-esteem, not only now in the moment but also as they grow up. They are generally happier and more confident in themselves. And several studies have shown that they are less...
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It seems to come around sooner and sooner each year! I’ve already seen several teenagers this month who are taking their mocks, some who are doing re-sits and some who are taking entrance exams. Most of them have a lot in common … they are...
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Starting primary school can be very stressful for your kids and for you too! Being separated from their parents, perhaps for the first time, can make the day seem miserable and endless. It’s good to start preparation now! 10 tips to help your...
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Bedtime should be a time of deep calm. A time when kids of all ages gently let go of the day and slide easily into a deep and restful sleep. But it doesn’t always happen like that. There are times when falling asleep at night can be a struggle...
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You might expect that children would all be less anxious and more relaxed in the summer holidays but it isn’t always the case! Why might this be? Fear of flying Some children, just like some adults, are terrified of flying so even the thought of...
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We know that one of the best ways to capture a child’s interest when treating them with hypnotherapy is to use a story or a metaphor. But if you choose something that doesn’t interest them, or is too young or is too adult or too old-fashioned for...
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