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Sep 3 2025

Nurturing Your Child’s Confidence

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How to Boost a Child’s Confidence As a licenced NLP4Kids practitioner based in Telford, I often encounter children grappling with anxiety and self-doubt. Confidence is not just a trait; it’s a state of mind that can profoundly affect a child’s happiness and overall well-being. When children possess confidence,[…]

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Aug 27 2025

Supporting Young Lives – Caring for Child Carers

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The 2021 Census said there were approximately 120,000 young carers, aged between 5 and 17 years, in England and 8,200 in Wales. This trend underscores a serious issue affecting the mental health and educational outcomes of children, particularly in communities like Telford. The Impact of Caring on Children[…]

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Aug 7 2025

Academic Success Through Emotional Wellbeing

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Emotional health plays a significant role in a child’s prospects in school,  As a licenced NLP4Kids practitioner at Child Therapy Telford, its very clear how emotional health impacts a child’s educational journey. I’d like to  share practical strategies for fostering positive emotional development. Self-esteem and Confidence: Emotional health directly[…]

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Jul 1 2025

Perfectionism: The Silent Saboteur

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At first glance, perfectionism can look like a positive trait, high standards, ambition, and a desire to do well. But dig a little deeper, and it’s often driven by something far less helpful: fear. Behind many perfectionist children is a quiet anxiety whispering: “What if I fail?” “What[…]

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May 26 2025

Calming Technique to Help Anxiety

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👣Grounding techniques are practices that help you focus back on the present moment. They work by engaging your senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—helping you anchor in the here and now.          Simple yet powerful tools that can benefit parents, teens and children. How it[…]

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Apr 15 2025

The Importance of Addressing Anger in Childhood

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It is often said that the way we handle our emotions in childhood significantly influences our emotional landscape as adults. While the idea that unaddressed temper tantrums in toddlers can lead to explosive reactions in teenagers—and even mid-life crises—may sound exaggerated, there is an element of truth to[…]

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Dec 23 2024

Navigating the Holiday Season – Tips for Families

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 Tips for Families The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of 😁🥳🫶joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it can also bring about its own set of challenges and stresses, particularly for families 😧😵‍💫🥴. As a child and teen therapist at Child Therapy Telford, with a focus on[…]

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Oct 12 2024

ADHD Myths and Facts

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting many children and young people in the world. It can present challenges, including difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, there are numerous myths surrounding ADHD that can create misunderstandings. As an NLP practitioner and licenced NLP4Kids practitioner[…]

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Sep 8 2024

The Power of Language, Self Talk and Generalising!

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When talking through with clients at my office in Telford on how we interpret life from the outside through our 5 senses and what we choose to filter.  I  recollect a time when I generalised a situation and, upon reflecting what seemed a simple action and how it[…]

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Aug 30 2024

Tackling Back to School Anxiety Together!

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Back to school is finally upon us! While it’s an exciting time, it can also bring some nerves for kids and parents. Feeling anxious about the unknown is completely normal. Your child might be excited to see friends but worried about new teachers and classes or even transitioning[…]

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