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NLP4Kids – Articles & Videos

- Gemma Bailey

When a child is in distress, it can feel unbearable to sit still. Your instinct is to act, fix, search, ask, and do more. But sometimes, the very thing you think will help is what makes everything worse. What Happens When Parents Panic Too When a child is[…] The post When Your Child Is Spiralling, This Is What They Actually Need first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There’s a pattern I see every single year. It shows up quietly, politely, and very convincingly. And it’s one of the biggest reasons capable, well-intentioned people never fully step into a children’s franchise. The Strange Way People Use Time Against Themselves At NLP4Kids, we have two training intakes[…] The post If You’re Waiting for the Perfect Time, You’re Missing the Point first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

One of the hardest moments for a new NLP4Kids practitioner is realising that the child in front of you does not want to be there. They avoid eye contact. They shrug. They answer every question with “I don’t know.” And inside, a quiet panic can begin to rise.[…] The post The One Thing New NLP4Kids Practitioners Miss in Every Session first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Sometimes the change you have been praying for does not arrive with fireworks. It arrives quietly, almost shyly, as if it is testing whether it is safe to stay. And in that fragile moment, what you do next matters more than you realise. When Progress Whispers Instead of[…] The post Why Celebrating Your Child Too Soon Can Undo Progress first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Every now and then, I interview someone who is incredibly keen to join NLP4Kids because they want to work in schools. And I understand why. It sounds noble. Meaningful. Impactful. A chance to help children right at the heart of the system. But before that picture becomes too[…] The post Why Working in Schools Is Harder Than You Think first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There’s a quiet assumption many loving parents carry – and it creates far more pressure than we realise. We expect children to cope, explain themselves, and regulate their emotions like miniature adults… just with less experience. And that single expectation can turn everyday struggles into battles, guilt, and[…] The post Your Child Isn’t Behind – They’re Still Learning first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There is something about watching a child navigate a one-sided friendship that hits a little too close to home. They want to feel wanted, get attached quickly, and over-give. When the other child does not show up the same way, they assume they did something wrong. Sound familiar?[…] The post When Your Old Wounds Meet Your Work: Turning Boundaries Into Business Systems first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

It is heartbreaking to watch your child care deeply about someone who does not feel the same way. Sometimes it is subtle – a friend who never texts back, who only wants to play when no one else is around. Other times it is brutal, with outright rejection,[…] The post When Your Child Cares More Than Their “Friend” first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Every now and then, I’ll get a message from a practitioner in meltdown. “My ads aren’t working.” “Website traffic’s down.” “No one’s booking discovery calls.” “Something’s broken — I think it’s the automations.” And I get it — when you’re not getting leads, it feels like something big[…] The post When It Feels Like Everything’s Broken (It’s Probably Not) first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There’s a walk I do nearly every day. Same route. Same rhythm. It’s my way of clearing my head, moving my body, and finding a little bit of peace before the world starts demanding things from me. The other day, I did the same walk — just a[…] The post How Other People’s Anxiety Sneaks Into Our Parenting first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

BBC NEWS | Education

SEND transport staff 'kicked and bitten by pupils'

A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council. [...]

Nine in 10 pupils offered first-choice school

Pupils across the country are finding out which secondary school they have been allocated. [...]

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption. [...]

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools. [...]

Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education

People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market. [...]

Labour MPs call for urgent action on 'unfair' student loans

MPs criticise "rip-off" interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament [...]

Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work. [...]

What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK?

Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training. [...]

Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say

The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes? [...]

What is SEND and how many children get support?

The government has set out its planned changes to the special educational needs system in a new White Paper. [...]

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