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Loving my work...had online session with 9 year old girl, lost video connection but still had audio. She turned to mum and said ' I hope Ian is coming back mum, he is a really [...]

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NLP4Kids – Articles & Videos

- Gemma Bailey

When your child refuses to go to school, it can feel as though the world has stopped making sense. Morning routines become battlegrounds, and each day is filled with anxiety, guilt, and helplessness. For the Johnson family, this was their everyday reality. Their daughter, Sophie, once an eager[…] The post From Despair to Confidence: How One Family Beat School Refusal with NLP4Kids first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

School refusal can feel overwhelming for families. When your child dreads going to school, every morning becomes a struggle. But there is a way to help with this, and you’re not alone in facing it. Today, we share the real story of one family who found hope and[…] The post From School Refusal to School Smiles: One Family’s Journey with NLP4Kids first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Every morning felt like a battle. For months, Emily’s* parents watched their daughter struggle with anxiety so intense she couldn’t face school. Tears, tummy aches, and desperate pleas to stay home became their new normal. Like many families, they felt alone, confused, and worried about what the future[…] The post From Morning Meltdowns to Smiles: The Real Journey of a Child Who Refused School first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

The Opportunity Most People Walk Straight Past There’s a strange paradox in the world of business opportunities. The most impactful, meaningful, and in-demand services are often the ones hiding in plain sight – overlooked not because they lack value, but because people don’t immediately recognise their potential. Children’s[…] The post The Children’s Franchise Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

The Behaviour You See Isn’t the Whole Story There’s a moment many parents experience but rarely talk about. It’s the moment where your child does something that leaves you feeling frustrated, embarrassed, or even helpless – and your immediate thought is, “Why are they behaving like this?” It[…] The post Why Your Child’s Behaviour Isn’t What You Think It Is first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

For a long time, introducing new tools into practice has required encouragement… reminders… and, if I’m honest, a fair bit of nudging from me. That’s not unusual. In fact, research into professional behaviour change shows that even highly skilled practitioners can take time to adopt new systems, especially[…] The post The Quiet Shift Happening Inside Our Children’s Franchise first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There’s a moment every parent recognises – the one where your child does something so unexpected, so irrational, that your brain scrambles for a response… and usually lands on the wrong one. (Hook used: “Relatable Parenting Moment” – because it immediately connects with the emotional confusion and pressure[…] The post The Surprising Quiz That Gets Kids to Agree With Your Rules first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

There is a quiet hesitation I sometimes hear when people enquire about becoming part of NLP4Kids. It usually arrives towards the end of a conversation, almost like a confession. They say something like, “I love what you do. I’d love to help children in this way… but I’m[…] The post Why “Imperfect Parents” Often Make the Best Practitioners first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

Some parents sit across from us and quietly dismiss the very progress they have been hoping for. Their child spoke up in class for the first time in months – but “it was probably just because the teacher asked an easy question.” They went to a birthday party[…] The post When Parents Call Progress “Just a Coincidence” first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

- Gemma Bailey

If you are working with children and young people – or considering stepping into that role – understand this: it is not just about delivering a brilliant session and sending them home with a worksheet. It is not just about rapport, techniques and outcomes. It is about advocacy.[…] The post If We Stay Silent, We Become Complicit first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]

BBC NEWS | Education

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency. [...]

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines. [...]

Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action". [...]

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC. [...]

University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy. [...]

Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban

Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it. [...]

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools". [...]

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance. [...]

New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year

Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech. [...]

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK. [...]

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