Can you tame your monsters?

Can you tame your monsters?

As children we all have huge emotions. You see it every day in toddlers, who become so overwhelmed they break down into a tantrum, completely out of control. As they become older different types of emotions start to emerge. As well as joy, happiness, upset and anger...
Why we didn’t raise money for Red Nose Day

Why we didn’t raise money for Red Nose Day

There’s been some controversy around Red Nose Day and Comic Relief this year which I think is interesting. I heard Richard Curtis speaking about the portrayal of Africa last night and he acknowledged that on the night the images are very much about need. And that’s...
What does your child think of themselves?

What does your child think of themselves?

These days children are in a highly competitive environment from the minute they start school – and that’s about to get worse! The Education Department may argue it’s the best way for teachers to assess where each child is and what each child needs but have you ever...
Do you need to prepare your child for Big School?

Do you need to prepare your child for Big School?

I heard an interesting comment on the radio this morning. The discussion was regarding children missing school and whether they necessarily miss anything important. The caller made the point that if we have the belief that real learning happens in school it follows...