Information and Resource for Parents and Schools about School Anxiety / EBSA

 
Empower your child to manage their worries. Nov 10, 2025

Today I want to talk about how children can learn to manage their emotions and why your calm, consis...

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Why your child's meltdown isn't bad behaviour. Nov 05, 2025

 If your child's anxiety ever turns into shouting, hitting, running away, or shutting down completel...

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A simple tool for a calmer before and after school. Oct 27, 2025

In my last video blog I talked about how visual timetables, or now next boards, can help children tr...

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Easing the transition between home and school Oct 21, 2025

 In my last video I talked about how hard it can be for some children to move between settings, acti...

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Why your child may seem "fine at school" - but melts down at home. Oct 13, 2025

Have you ever been told by school that your child is “fine” during the day — but then at home, you s...

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Plan ahead to support fight, flight and freeze. Oct 06, 2025

I was recently visiting a school and I was waiting in the entrance hall to see a young person, when ...

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After school explosions! Why they happen and what to do about them. Sep 15, 2025

Think of the school day as being a little bit like a balloon. Every little bit of stress adds anothe...

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Feel great by giving! The powerful way to boost your child's mood. Aug 21, 2025

In this video, I share the final part of my Five Ways to Wellbeing series – the power of giving. Whi...

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Keep learning to boost wellbeing Aug 14, 2025

In this week’s Five Ways to Wellbeing series, we’re looking at the power of “Keeping Learning” – and...

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What to say and do if your child is disappointed with their A level results. Aug 13, 2025

When A-Level results don’t go to plan, it can feel like the end of the world for a young person.
In ...

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Taking notice - the surprisingly powerful way to boost wellbeing Aug 06, 2025

In this video, I’m exploring one of the most overlooked (but powerful) ways to boost wellbeing: taki...

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Why Movement Matters - A Simple Way to Boost Your Child's Wellbeing this Summer. Jul 30, 2025

If your child has been struggling with school-based anxiety, the summer holidays can offer a much-ne...

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