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My son has dyslexia & I’m afraid he will give up on school if it’s too tough

My son has dyslexia & I’m afraid he will give up on school if it’s too tough

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Boys, Dyslexia, Emotional Wellbeing, School, Teenager

I have a 13-year-old boy who has always hated school. He’s dyslexic and I think he is self-conscious about this. He has just started in first year now. How do I train him or teach him not to see everything as a catastrophe, if something goes wrong or is not going the...
My son sees TY as a doss year – I’m worried he will lose focus

My son sees TY as a doss year – I’m worried he will lose focus

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Boys, Concentration, School, Teenager

My son is starting back into TY and his attitude seems to be that it doesn’t count as a school year. He has refused to get back into a routine and still stays up half the night on his x-box and phone. I’m now afraid that if he gets out of the habit of school, he might...
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 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...
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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