well-being
Body and mind. Food, movement, mindfulness and looking after yourself, with the evidence and the limits of it.
Exercise and personal growth
Regular exercise supports mood, stress, energy and confidence. What is well supported, what is overstated, and how to get started.
2 min readMindfulness for children
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present with curiosity. Simple exercises for children, what school trials have found, and cautions.
2 min readNutrition, learning and well-being
What children eat affects energy, mood and concentration. What the evidence supports on breakfast, sugar, iron, fats and school meals, and what it does not.
2 min readPerfectionism and how to ease it
Perfectionism is more than high standards. Its types, where it comes from, why it can harm, and practical steps for adults and children to ease it.
2 min readPhysical activity for children
How much activity children need, what it does for health, mood and learning, and easy ways to build it into the day. Based on NHS, CDC and WHO guidance.
2 min readThe HALT technique
HALT is a quick check: am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired? Where it comes from, how to use it with children and adults, and a short interactive check-in.
2 min readUpcycling and personal growth
Upcycling means turning unwanted things into something better. Why it suits learning and wellbeing, project ideas to do with children, and where the name of this site comes from.
2 min readWork-life balance
Why balance between work and the rest of life matters, what makes it hard, signs it has tipped, and practical steps. For parents and teachers in particular.
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