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February 2025

NLP4Kids – Articles & Videos

- Gemma Bailey
AI and Children’s Therapy – 5 Myths You Might Still Believe

If you’ve been quietly resisting AI in your therapy practice, you’re not alone – and you’re not wrong to be cautious. When it comes to using artificial intelligence in work with children, the stakes are high. But so is the opportunity. The real problem? Most practitioners are basing[…] The post AI and Children’s Therapy – 5 Myths You Might Still Believe first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey
The AI Therapy Secrets That Will Save You Time, Energy and Sanity

You’ve probably already seen them – those new therapy support platforms popping up all over the internet, loudly claiming they use AI to ‘revolutionise’ your business. And you might have wondered if you’re falling behind because you haven’t signed up yet. But here’s the truth: you don’t need[…] The post The AI Therapy Secrets That Will Save You Time, Energy and Sanity first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey
The Real Cost of Working From Home

There’s something wonderfully comforting about the idea of working from home. For many NLP4Kids practitioners, it’s an ideal setup – no rent to pay, no commute, and the flexibility to be close to family. But like most things that sound too good to be true, working from home[…] The post The Real Cost of Working From Home first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

When I first began approaching schools about mental health support back in 2007, the response wasn’t just lukewarm – it was hostile. One headteacher even rang me, absolutely furious, offended by the mere suggestion that there could be mental health issues in her school. It was a conversation[…] The post Why Schools Once Slammed the Door in Our Faces first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

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Conflict among friends is a common issue that can leave parents and professionals feeling caught in the middle. Whether it’s two children who are no longer best friends or a peer disagreement, these situations often create an uncomfortable environment for everyone involved. Here are some effective strategies for[…] The post Parents & Professionals: Navigating Friendship Conflicts first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Sometimes it isn’t the child that needs fixing. Sometimes, they’re just the loudest voice in a household silently screaming for change. This is a story about a client I once worked with – a little girl who, at just nine years old, was carrying the emotional weight of[…] The post The 9-Year-Old Who Called Out Her Parents Without Saying a Word first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

When Jemma first came into my life, she was just three years old. She was one of my key children at a private nursery, and it quickly became obvious that she was selectively mute. She wouldn’t talk to me, the other staff, or even the other children. But[…] The post 25 Years Later, She Remembered Me, As the One Who Never Gave Up first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey
How Technology is Supporting Children’s Mental Health (Not Replacing It)

When you think about children’s therapy, the first word that comes to mind probably isn’t technology. In fact, when AI tools like ChatGPT first entered the scene, I said, “You can use it for inspiration, but it’s never going to be able to do your admin.” I’m here[…] The post How Technology is Supporting Children’s Mental Health (Not Replacing It) first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey
I Broke My Facebook Addiction (It Can Help Your Child Too)

In the middle of the pandemic, I got myself banned from Facebook and Instagram. Yes, you read that correctly. Someone reported the NLP4Kids account as being run by someone under the age of 13 (I do look young for my age! 😉) and overnight, I lost access to[…] The post I Broke My Facebook Addiction (It Can Help Your Child Too) first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey
Anxiety: The Invisible Lodger in Your Home

When anxiety first shows up in a child’s life, it’s natural for parents and carers to go into full “rescue mode”. We change routines, soften our tones, and loosen our rules, hoping to wrap them in a bubble of safety. But what if, in doing so, we are[…] The post Anxiety: The Invisible Lodger in Your Home first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

BBC NEWS | Education

Record 1 in 5 pupils in England getting special education needs support

It marks the highest proportion since government statistics were collected in this way. [...]

Calls for schools to ditch formal uniforms

Schools that have already changed their uniform policy say is allows children to play for longer. [...]

Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?

BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you. [...]

Ban on 'no ball games' signs suggested to get kids off screens

Experts say outdoor play in England has declined by 50% and are calling for urgent change. [...]

University boss gets pay rise while staff jobs are cut

A trade union says vice chancellor's pay rise could have saved multiple university staff jobs. [...]

Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say

A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child. [...]

Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says

For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI. [...]

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas. [...]

Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses. [...]

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day. [...]

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