Does My Child Have Anger Issues?
We all get angry at times, right? So how do we know how to spot signs that a child has anger issues or whether it could be something else? Here at 91ºÚÁÏ, our team of child therapists have a wealth of …
How to help a child overcome social anxiety
In the UK, 5 children in a class of 30 are now likely to have a mental health problem, the Children’s Society reports. The research portrays the stark reality facing many schools across the nation. Ov …
Top tips to help children develop their speech and language at home
Last year was challenging to say the least. Everyone has been affected by the devastating results of the pandemic, including our children. Back in April 2021, the BBC highlighted how lockdown has “hur …
The impact of sleep-deprivation on children’s moods and behaviours
Sleep, what do we actually know about it? Have you ever considered how you feel when you haven’t slept very well? Does it affect your attention span? Are you more irritable? I would imagine the answer …
Using stories and fairy tales in children and young people’s therapy
Stories, fairy tales, myths, legends, and fables have been used for centuries to teach, inspire, guide, and enrich our lives. They can speak to us on a far more profound, more immediate level than eve …
Grounding activities to help support yourself and your students in times of stress
Writing as a creative arts therapist for 91ºÚÁÏ’s online counselling service, I’ve noticed that the children and young people I work with are requesting practical grounding activities for self-regulati …
What is the link between mental health and academic performance?
At last, our children have returned to full time education. A move which was widely anticipated and received with joy, relief and trepidation, by young people and their parents. Homeschooling proved t …
Helping students with autism return to school
The past year has seen immense changes in how we live our lives, and inevitably these changes have impacted our mental health. For some, this has meant a period of loss and uncertainty; for others, it …
Creative ways to support your child's mental health
Adults don’t have all the answers We are living in a world full of unknowns, especially in this era of Covid- 19. Children are often used to adults providing answers to important questions or helping …
Top-tips to start using Makaton signing in your classroom
As a speech and language therapist and qualified early years teacher, if I were to choose a communication tool that enhanced the learning environment for all children, it would be Makaton. Let me set …
