BULLYING | Lyra’s 4 tips to stop bullying
Our daughter, Lyra aged 11 had some thoughts she'd like to share about how to stop bullying, we hope it's helpful!
AUTISM | 3Cs for an autistic friendly environment
If you want to make your classroom, workplace, home or any other space more autistic friendly, Pooky's 3Cs are a simple starting point.
Supporting Teens: Gaming Addiction & Online / Offline Blur
We look at some of the issues faced by teens online which have been exacerbated by the pandemic including when to worry and what next..
ANXIETY HACK | step away from the emails…
This is a small hack that has made a big difference to my mood and might work for you too. I explain how it works for me
Pooky Ponders: How can we let go of our ‘adultness’ and play? | Greg Bottrill
Today’s question is “How can we let go of our 'adultness' and play?” and I’m in conversation with Greg Bottrill
Supporting Teens: Failure to thrive / feeling stressed
A look at when to worry and what to do it if you're worried about a teen who seems generally more stressed or anxious than usual.
How to give yourself permission for self-care
When we are so used to caring for others, how can we give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves too? Here's a simple idea that works for me,…
Pooky Ponders: How does losing your sight affect how you feel? | Kate Holden
Today’s question is "How Does Losing Your Sight Affect How You Feel?" and I’m in conversation with Kate Holden a SENDCo who lost her sight in her …
Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm
We explore the different reasons that underlie self-harm and how understanding these reasons can be the first step towards decreasing or stopping self…
PARENTING HACK | Enabling your child to open up
Here's a simple idea to help you to create a safe space in which your child can open up about what's on their mind...