Why Movement Matters - A Simple Way to Boost Your Child's Wellbeing this Summer.
Jul 30, 2025If your child has been struggling with school-based anxiety, the summer holidays can offer a much-needed chance to catch your breath—and gently support their emotional reset.
In this week’s video, I explore the second of the Five Ways to Wellbeing: staying active. But this isn’t about sports clubs or bootcamps—it’s about light, low-pressure movement that helps kids feel calmer, more focused, and possibly even a little more joyful.
We’ll talk about:
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How physical activity supports mood, sleep, and confidence
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How to make it fun and flexible (even if your child isn’t sporty)
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Simple ways to build movement into your day without any pressure
It’s all about small, realistic steps that can make a big difference - ideas you can use straight away.
And if you’re looking for more information and tools to support your child with school-based anxiety, you’ll find them on my website and in my video blogs.
If you’re not always sure what to say or do when your child goes into fight, flight, or freeze before school, you’re not alone. I’ve created a free guide that walks you through simple, practical steps to help bring your child back to calm. You can download it here and keep it handy for those tricky mornings.
Nicky Odgers
