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My daughter’s new teacher has a fearsome reputation

My daughter’s new teacher has a fearsome reputation

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Girls, Primary, School

My eldest daughter is just turning 9 and has been having panic attacks since she found out who her new class teacher is. The woman in question has a fearsome reputation in the school and sounds like she is very strict and very cross. My daughter is prone to anxiety...
My three-year-old only settles in our bed. Is it bad to let her sleep with us?

My three-year-old only settles in our bed. Is it bad to let her sleep with us?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Girls, Preschool, Sleep

My 3-year-old started back at creche lately and ever since her sleep has been a disaster. We can’t get her to settle in her own room anymore and have taken her into our bed, which works like a dream, until we have to lift her back to her own. Sometimes she wakes...
My 11-year-old daughter is very anxious about returning to school

My 11-year-old daughter is very anxious about returning to school

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Covid-19, Girls, School

As the date for starting back to school approaches, my 11-year-old daughter is getting more and more anxious. She has noticed the rise in Coronavirus cases over the last few weeks and is asking me constantly if she will be safe in school. I tell her that the teachers...
Since lockdown, it feels like we are all living separate lives

Since lockdown, it feels like we are all living separate lives

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Boys, Communication, Girls

Have you any tips for getting our family life back to normal? All the way through the lockdown we seem to have slipped more and more into separate lives. Our children are in their teens and they are staying in bed late and then going to bed later, and seem only...
Helping sixth class pupils take the next step of their journey

Helping sixth class pupils take the next step of their journey

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Boys, Covid-19, Friendships, Girls, Preteen, School

Whenever we think about change, it is helpful to recognise that ending, or finishing, one stage is often a necessary precursor to moving to a new stage. That is why most primary schools use occasions like Confirmation, School Sports Days, School Tours or Graduation...
A September like no other: How to help your kids settle back in to life at school

A September like no other: How to help your kids settle back in to life at school

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Boys, Communication, Covid-19, Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Friendships, Girls, Preteen, Primary, School, Teenager

From anxiety and depression to losing a loved one, there are many issues facing the class of 2020. Parents may be eager for schools to throw open their doors, but how will children adapt to new practices? Clinical psychologist David Coleman has expert advice for...
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