What we learnt about students during the pandemic – interview with PSHE lead at Oakham School
I am sure all those of us who don’t work on a daily basis in schools know that the last 18 months have been ‘challenging’,
Adolescence
I explain everything from peer pressure and risk-taking, sleep and emotional changes to exam pressure and the effects of stress on learning. You’ll also find out about “Positively Teenage” and the concepts of FLOURISH. For links to research and other resources on this topic, please go to Extras. For my posts on the topic, see below. Do use the search box to find specific topics.
Helping a child through distress
Parents suffer when their children suffer. You want to know how to help your distressed child or teenager. But how? And how not? Recently, I
Parents’ Questions Answered – Understanding Teenagers
Last night I gave an online talk to parents of Dunottar School in Surrey. And I promised to answer their questions here, including those that
Questions from Bedford Girls’ School – answered!
Recently I did a Live Online Q&A with some delightful, clever, hard-working Y9 girls from Bedford Girls’ School. I always feel bad when I don’t
Understanding Your Teenagers – Your Questions Part 2
After last week’s webinar, Understanding Your Teenagers, I answered some questions in this post. Today, I’m answering the others. Apologies for the delay: I’m struggling
Understanding Your Teenagers – Your Questions Part 1
My webinar, Understanding Your Teenagers, was buzzing, with nearly 100 people signed up. The recording will be available soon on Vimeo. I will probably edit
ALL your questions answered: Teenagers in a Pandemic
Last night I delivered a sellout webinar, Teenagers in a Pandemic, to 98 parents, teachers and other interested adults. (98 because, annoyingly, my Zoom package
Anxiety: a Parent Guide
Following my post about supporting Teenagers in a Pandemic, let me share something I’ve just written on anxiety for HappySelf Journal. (HappySelf Journals are beautifully-designed
Awesome Sleep: sleep positives and negatives
To celebrate today’s publication of The Awesome Power of Sleep, I’m sharing two simple lists which are at the core of a good sleep pattern.
Building connections with your teenage boy or girl
Good parents want to build and maintain connections with their teenagers but it can be hard. I recently had an email from a mother, who
Begin your reassuring exam advice here
I’ve been dizzyingly busy making resources for young people and schools, creating a range of materials teachers can use in schools and some that parents
Exam Attack Top Tips competition
To celebrate the publication of Exam Attack on Thursday (8th Oct), a competition. This time, there’s a little more to it than my usual Pick
