Preparing for Christmas
Each year when our daughter was young, the carefully crafted balance in our family always started to go pear-shaped around […]
I take with me … my ‘cool suitcase’ – How to support our child through common transitions
This post includes ‘the cool suitcase or cool box’, a tool to increase the emotional resilience of our child in […]
From being terrified that my son would fail to him achieving a Mark of Distinction
I am a mother of four children, having had my first child at the age of 15 years old and […]
The Proposed Schools Bill – Punishing parents for the inability of schools to facilitate a suitable education for all children
By Joanna Merrett BA (hons), EYPS, MA, [PhD student and researcher at University of Exeter, Centre for Social Mobility], Joanna […]
Like blackbirds- or penguins
PowerWood’s Consultancy Services Sometimes some individual or family support can be really helpful. You are welcome to explore the options […]
What to say about Ukraine to our children – Six Steps to support our child or teen (and ourselves) in those challenging times
Many of our children will experience anxiety and fear around the situation in Ukraine, which is often exacerbated by the […]
“Oh Sweety, …..” (a simple tool for when our children are overwhelmed)
Sadly also our children will encounter challenging times. When our children are overwhelmed and in the cycle of emotional and […]
Parent Session: Supporting Our Child to Get in Charge of Their Emotional Reactions
– Parent session with Simone de Hoogh organised by Potential Plus – vPlus Festival Highly able neurodivergent children, (including twice […]
Home is where the heart is
– and where family members’ needs determine the use of space Pretty spaces versus OE accommodated living This evening I’ve […]
When something is ‘not right’ – Compassion is key
Or The Value of flag-ups Everyone has an unconscious physical or psychological alarm system telling them that something is not […]