Author Archives: sheilam
Updates June 2022
June 3, 2022As I haven’t written a blog post in many months I thought now would be a good time to give a few updates. I continue to do lots of training in both phonics and issues related to vulnerable children but recently I have also written a chapter for a multiauthor book called My Mess is […]
Posted in UncategorizedSleep
December 16, 2021we all know that sleep has a huge part to play in both mental and physical wellbeing – here’s a helpful article to help us all get a better nights sleep
Posted in UncategorizedGuest Post – My Mood Stars – A Highly Effective Emotion Resource for Children
July 13, 2021I’m delighted to put a link below to a blog which explains how Mood Stars can help children ( and others) express emotions. Click here to read the blog
Posted in UncategorizedMindfulness
May 10, 2021I was sent a link to this great infographic from customwriting.org and it was too good not to share! Take a look here
Posted in Uncategorized6 Ways to Make Friends with your Feelings (and why it’s a good plan)
April 27, 2021We all have feelings, they appear, often seemingly unbidden, at any time and can wreak havoc on us. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In a previous blog I mentioned that I’ve had a particularly difficult few years and had to work very hard to regulate my emotions, reduce my stress and anxiety […]
Posted in UncategorizedRoutine therapy
April 20, 2021We all acknowledge that routine can be very important for children and young people especially those who may be described as vulnerable withing school, though it can often provide an anchor for any child or young person coping with stress or anxiety. But it doesn’t just help children! I’m afraid out of respect for others […]
Posted in UncategorizedSix Things I learned through my sister
February 22, 2021For anyone reading this who doesn’t know, I have an older sister with multiple disabilities. Growing up with her has had a profound impact on who I am, my view of the world and how I long for a society that is kind compassionate and inclusive – one where everyone has value and is treated […]
Posted in Uncategorized7 (school based) Steps to Reduce Exclusions
January 24, 2021During this recent lockdown concerns about children missing education due to school closures, for those not identified as vulnerable or children of keyworkers, have been expressed from all quarters. But of course, there have always been children who miss out on education. For example, there are an estimated 1500 children not in school as they […]
Posted in UncategorizedTiers, tears and why self-care is a priority.
December 31, 2020For months now everyone has been keen to get to the end of 2020 which has presented so many challenges. However what we are now realising is that 2021, or the beginning of at least may not represent much change in terms of many of the challenges we all continue to face. Whilst there is […]
Posted in UncategorizedLet’s talk about STRESS
August 28, 2020Rightly, in my opinion there has been much talk of well being in the context of schools re-opening. Obviously, education and academic achievement are important but as a parent a teacher and a human I would say well being must take an even higher priority. We also know that one of the things that is […]
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