Children can feel anxious about school at any time - not just on the first day. It might be the start of a new year, a new school, after time away, or simply a day when everything feels a bit harder than usual. School nerves are common and normal. With calm reassurance and a few simple strategies, children can be supported to move through these feelings and still head into the classroom feeling safe and capable. Start by acknowledging the feeling Before trying to fix the worr

In a world full of parenting advice, enrichment activities, and pressure to “get it right,” it’s easy to believe that children need more  - more toys, more experiences, more stimulation. But when we strip it all back, children’s deepest needs are beautifully simple. Across decades of developmental and attachment research, and echoed strongly in Gordon Neufeld’s work, children thrive not because of what we give  them, but because of how deeply they feel connected  to us. At th

It’s been a full-on, whirlwind year - brimming with projects, tests, assemblies, sports days, and all the milestones that make school life so lively. As we sprint toward the finish line, it’s tempting to let bedtime slide. But those extra late nights? They can really trip us up when we’re already running on empty. School is exhausting - mentally, emotionally, and physically Children today are taking in an incredible amount: new concepts, busy classrooms, full schedules, socia