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What is a worry box?
In our short film about responding to school anxiety and EBSA, Alis Rocca mentions using worry boxes, so we thought it would be helpful to explain what they are, how…
How to move towards a smartphone free childhood
This article summarises the Nip in the Bud Podcast on how to move towards a smartphone free childhood and focuses on the pressures felt by children, parents and school professionals…
What is emotionally-based school avoidance? (EBSA)
The current levels of absences suggest that school is a challenging environment for many children; rather than focusing on attendance for its own sake, the question we should be asking ourselves is why.
Tackling bullying
The power of bullying is often in creating shame and secrecy. Breaking the silence is the most important step in overcoming it.
How to spot and understand bullying
If everyone is educated to spot and understand what bullying is and to feel clear about the avenues of support available, bullying is less likely to become a crisis and far more likely to be nipped in the bud before long term harm is done.
Helping children with depression
By understanding risk factors for depression and supporting children to meet these challenges, we can encourage better mental health outcomes.
Sunday anxiety
Anxiety can look and feel different for each child, particularly if they have a pre-existing mental health or neurodevelopmental condition.
No such thing as too young
Regulating your eating is often about gaining a sense of control, and they often thrive on secrecy, shame and stigma. Added to that, younger children may not have the vocabulary…
Back to school anxiety – what to look for and how to help
It’s a time of disruption and heightened emotions for many but what if your child’s anxiety is something to really worry about?
Teaching resilience skills to children
Why are resilience skills important? Mental health problems in children are quite common. About one in ten children aged between five and sixteen are diagnosed with a problem every year…
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