For some families, starting school feels exciting. For others, it brings a whole host of worries that seem to grow as September gets closer. Will they cope with the routine? What if they struggle to make friends? Will school understand them? How do I know if what I'm seeing is typical, or whether they might need extra support?What if everyone else seems to know what they're doing and I don't? When Nicola Edwards, from Just Bee Children's Wellbeing, and I were talking about ch

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Dr Jess, AKA The Child Centred Dentist. Dr Jess is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist based in Yorkshire. I approached Jess after getting lots of comments in my Q&A about managing children’s oral health when your child is distressed around this. While this is not the focus of my work, I often speak with families around the difficulties of keeping their teeth clean and visiting the dentist. Whether this is related to typical development

Screens and technology play a huge role in our day to day lives in the modern world. However, we know that screens can be addictive for adults, let alone the developing brains of children. Engaging in therapeutic activities in the great outdoors has proven to be a transformative experience, offering numerous advantages for children's holistic development. Let's explore some of the remarkable benefits of outdoor therapy and why it's crucial to incorporate it into children's li