December 2023
We all have a story from the past
We all have a story from the past where we felt humiliated. It's one of those memories that really stick for some reason. We're going to look today at what those reasons might be and [...]
You can be a ‘realistic optimist’ this month
You can be a 'realistic optimist' this month by taking small positive steps and helping others Print it out stick it on the fridge...choose just one colour or do them all...have a great October.
Self talk can be a friend or a savage enemy!
Self talk can be a friend or a savage enemy! How do you control yours?
Cut Back on the Shouting
Shouting at children can have detrimental effects on their emotional, psychological, and cognitive development. Here's a brief synopsis of relevant research and studies that support that alternative approaches to discipline are not only more effective [...]
NLP4Kids – Articles & Videos
It’s much more than a paper aeroplane… fun and effective exercise to help children with anxiety. I want to let you how great the paper plane exercise can be. It’s not just about folding paper and throwing it out the window. It’s a special way for kids to[…] The post The Power of A Paper Aeroplane first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
…Building Confidence for Life’s Adventures Let’s talk about confidence—what it means for our kids and why it’s a game-changer. Drawing from my experience as a mother and a child and young person’s NLP4kids therapist, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact of building confidence in young minds. Let’s explore the[…] The post Empowering Children & Teenagers: Building Confidence for Life first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
Sometimes, as parents, we may find ourselves being overly protective of our children due to our own anxieties. We might be afraid to let them take on responsibilities or explore new adventures because we worry that something bad might happen. However, by denying them these opportunities, we are[…] The post Parental Anxiety first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
I’m going to share with you a valuable tip on how to teach your young ones to be more resilient and to help them become braver, tougher, and stronger in challenging situations. Growing up, I had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my grandparents, who[…] The post Our Resilient Family first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
The first step we must take is to establish respect among the young individuals in our lives. Respect entails valuing others and treating them with dignity and kindness. At NLP4Kids, we firmly believe that respect begins with self-respect. By learning to respect ourselves, we can better understand the[…] The post Developing Respect first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
We all know someone who describes themselves as “a little OCD” they are meaning that they might like things to be neat, tidy, and organised in a specific way. That is not OCD, that is just liking things to be a certain way. I used to describe the[…] The post I know how to beat OCD first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
I’m going to be sharing with you my top nine tips for helping a young person who has some obsessive type tendencies. I’m trying to steer away from saying OCD here. OCD is a very rare and unique disorder and most of us are somewhere on a spectrum[…] The post Dealing with Repetitive Behaviours and OCD Tendencies first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
Gemma Bailey is the presenter and creator of the Overcome Anxiety Programme with NLP4Kids. She has an extensive background in working with children and young people and several successful companies in the Psychological Services industry. One is People Building which is a personal development franchise that provides training[…] The post The Overcome Anxiety Programme first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it can also bring about stress and challenges for families. As a child and teen therapist at Child Therapy Telford, I specialise in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I’m here to share some practical tips and strategies to help[…] The post A Guide to Family Wellbeing During The Festive Period first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
When your friendship group breaks up, leaving you in the middle, it can be a difficult situation to manage. You might feel as if you are loyal to one and not the other or find yourself listening to them complaining about the other time and again. It would[…] The post Get Your Friends to Make Up: Children and Young People first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
BBC NEWS | Education
The government says the judgements are useful for parents, after MPs called for them to be scrapped. [...]
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled. [...]
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, apologises for shared housekeeping photos of student accommodation. [...]
Newman College in Oldham is one of many schools struggling with the legacy of the pandemic. [...]
Thousands took to the streets in Buenos Aires calling on President Javier Milei to preserve university funding. [...]
Children on free school meals are entitled to free music lessons through a government scheme. [...]
The school, with 40% of pupils eligible for free meals, says it provides a "private school service". [...]
Lady Bushra, one of the UK's best-known British Asian drag queens, opens up about his first UK tour. [...]
Sfiyah was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just nine. [...]
Dr Suzella Palmer dropped out of school aged 14, but returned to education and is now a lecturer. [...]
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