We were on holiday in the US when my daughter started telling us she was struggling to breathe. At first, we thought it was the heat. We arranged an asthma test when we returned home but gradually over the next…
16 Books To Boost Empathy In Boys
Boys can often take longer to develop empathy. Although they may get there eventually, you might feel you’d benefit from some extra support and advice on the journey. If you’re looking for suggestions for books on empathy for kids then…
How Do We Boost Empathy In Boys?
Both a public and a personal issue, the question of how we boost empathy in boys is one that’s been playing on my mind over the past year or so. The impact of the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina…
How To Encourage Kindness For Kids
We can promote kindness for kids in a number of ways. Read on to find out more about the importance of teaching kids empathy, kindness and generosity and how to show kindness to others. Can We Teach Kids To Be…
What We Can Learn From Foster Carers About Responsive Parenting
What is Responsive Parenting? Responsive Parenting means being attuned to your child’s needs, being sensitive to their feelings and responding with consistency and acceptance. Over my many years as a social worker, I’ve met many amazing foster carers who routinely…
How Best To Parent Introvert Kids
Introvert Kids and Extrovert Kids As parents, we often want our children to have every opportunity they possibly can; perhaps even gaining access to those things we missed out on when we were young. We might have high aspirations. We…
Why Is My Child Depressed and What Can I Do?
The question ‘is my child depressed?’ is pertinant at the moment. I’m writing this in the midst of Children’s Mental Health Week here in the UK. This year, the theme is ‘Growing Together’ and considers how we can initiate emotional…
