Returning to the classroom is an exciting time. But for many children, it can cause stress and anxiety, about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. The beginning of a new school year typically generates a combination of excitement and nervousness, but returning this year amid the coronavirus pandemic will be unlike any…
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Mental health awareness week; mindfulness and exercise
Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16) comes off the back of a year which has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging for the mental wellbeing of millions. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, in an analysis of data from the NHS and ONS, highlighted a steep increase in mental ill health since March 2020 when lockdown…
Parental burnout; Six ways to talk your way to a happier you in lockdown no.3
Many parents are undoubtedly feeling increased stress and exhaustion due to the intense pressure of trying to home-school and take care of their children, whilst maintaining a full-time job, keeping their relationships intact and their home in a modest state. Psychologists have likened the impact on parents to a state of burnout with commonly reported…
Parents dedicate more than two working days* extra a month to school routine as a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic
Did you know that nearly half (47%) of parents feel overwhelmed due to managing new back-to-school routine? Were you aware that 35% of parents admit to being more anxious about returning to school than their child(ren). Are you one of them? A quarter of parents have no coping strategies in place to help look after their…
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