Since the lockdowns of the pandemic, many of us have realized that nature and being outdoors is crucial to our wellbeing and health. We have also started to learn that we are all vulnerable at some point. A 2018 survey by the Mental Health Foundation found that almost three-quarters (74%)
Take the teen that is hiding themselves away in their room, they are self-harming and hardly involved in the family. Now this is a scenario, which no parent should have to deal with, however, life happens. I will hold that safe space for the young person to talk about how they’re feeling and why they turned to self-harm.
Here at the Resilient Kid – we love reading in fact we can’t get enough books – let us introduce you to some of our favorites at the moment. Timothy and the Triplets Three - Meanwhile, check out our latest podcast with author Sam Dean
There is no shame in asking for help, despite the pictures of freshly baked cookies on Instagram there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We all (yes even us so-called experts) need guidance and support. So please ask for help, when things get overwhelming in the kid's department whether it’s a friend,
Mental health is something that is very close to my heart. I faced some difficult challenges with my own mental health after becoming a mum. As I started to talk to my friends about how I was feeling, they too started talking about their own challenges – something they had never felt comfortable talking
I did the talk in June 2019 and probably haven’t watched it in its entirety since. For twelve weeks I could be seen driving around muttering the speech to myself, listening to it on my phone or rewriting it, so by the time I got to the big night, I was just glad I had delivered but wasn’t in a rush to hear it again.
Mental health awareness is important at any age and this year's theme is nature, so perfect for kids! As adults, we used to take mother nature for granted until lockdown happened which sharpened our gratitude for outdoor space. I think there is nothing more lovely than opening your windows and