Blogs
The AI Generation: Shaping Kids in a Digital World
AI is now part of daily life, shaping how children think, learn, and feel. From homework help to social media, it offers benefits but also raises concerns about kids’ mental health, safety, education, and development.
When Boys Learn Misogyny, Girls Pay the Price
In recent years, there’s been a worrying increase in misogynistic attitudes among boys and teens. From casual sexist remarks to more serious behavior, it’s clear this starts early.
How Families Can Navigate the Cost of Living Crisis
Families across the UK face a growing cost of living crisis. With rising prices and stagnating wages, over 3.9 million children live in poverty, and 23.4 million people struggle daily to afford essentials like food, heating, and basic care.
The Shocking Truth About Blocking Emotions
In a world that prizes strength and stoicism, many learn to suppress emotions. Instead of feeling sadness, anger, or fear, they turn to distractions—alcohol, food, overworking, or scrolling—to numb discomfort and avoid the heavy weight of their feelings.
Are We Diagnosing Too Many Kids?Â
Mental health is important, and it’s great that more people are talking about it! But sometimes, kids are diagnosed with mental health conditions when they might just be going through normal emotions. This can lead to unnecessary treatments, stress for families, and children believing there’s something “wrong” with them when they’re just experiencing regular growing-up challenges.
Dealing with Loneliness: You Are Not Alone
Loneliness is something that many young people experience, even though they might not talk about it. Whether it’s feeling isolated at school, disconnected from friends, or alone at home, loneliness can affect mental health and overall well-being. But the good news is, loneliness doesn’t last forever, and there are ways to break free from it.
Understanding Emotional Regulation: A Guide for Young People
Have you ever felt so angry that you wanted to scream? Or so sad that you just wanted to cry? Maybe you’ve been so excited that you couldn’t sit still! All of these feelings are normal, and everyone experiences them. The important thing is learning how to handle these emotions in a healthy way. This skill is called emotional regulation, and it’s like having a superpower that helps you stay calm, happy, and in control!
Low Self-Image: Helping Kids Build Confidence
When people struggle with poor self-image it can have serious consequences on their academic and social life as well as their mental health. This blog will explore the impacts of low self-image, what causes it, and how parents, teachers, and counsellors can support children who are affected.
Tired of Feeling Tired? Recognising and Preventing Burnout in Your Life
We all experience pressure from our jobs, and while a little bit of pressure can provide some motivation for us, however too much constant pressure leads to what is called burnout. In today’s fast-paced world, burnout is becoming more and more common, and this can seriously affect both mental and physical health.
Why is children’s mental health rising compared to 5 years ago?
With a year-on-year increase reported in children’s mental health cases reported why are these numbers increasing so rapidly? From 2017 – 2020, 1 in 9 children aged 5 – 16 years reported with mental health issues rising to 1 in 6 by 2023 and 1 in 5 by 2024 and this is only expected to increase in 2025. Understanding the reasons behind this increase is vital for creating effective solutions to support children’s wellbeing.