Teenage Anxiety and Its Impact on School Attendance, Reluctance, and Refusal3rd January 2025 Teenage Wellbeing is a Hot Topic There have been a number of reports and articles about teenage wellbeing recently published which could, understandably, raise concerns in parents. Does my child show signs of anxiety? How will I know? Is it my fault? What can I do about...
Revision Top Tip #3 Motivation, Accountability and Rewards7th December 2024 How do you motivate your teenager to stick to their revision schedule? Once the initial burst of enthusiasm has worn off, do you turn to pleading, bribery, punishments or switching off yourself? Getting your child’s buy-in on any strategies is the key to implementing a successful revision...
What is Executive Functioning and Why Does it Matter?Why is it that sometimes we understand and learn well, and other times our brains don’t seem to work properly? It could be that poor executive functioning is to blame. So what is executive functioning? What affects it? And how can I ensure I function efficiently when needed? Last week,...