Let’s Make Life Rosie
Here, you’ll find thoughtful discussions on topics like attachment styles, emotional regulation, and practical approaches to building trust and resilience.
Whether you’re a support worker, parent, professional, or anyone passionate about making a difference, this blog is here to offer guidance, reflection, and real-world experiences to help navigate the journey.
Understanding Bullying: How to Recognise, Respond, and Prevent It
Bullying is a term we hear often, but its true impact is sometimes misunderstood. Defined as repeated, unwanted, aggressive behaviour involving a real or perceived power imbalance, bullying can leave lasting scars on children, physically, emotionally, socially, and academically.
The Importance of Sleep Hygiene for Kids and Teens
We all know how amazing it feels to wake up refreshed after a good night's sleep. But for kids and teens, sleep is more than just a chance to recharge; it’s a crucial part of their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Sleep hygiene, or the habits that promote quality sleep, is key in ensuring they get the rest they need.
Navigating Teenage Identity: A Journey of Self-Discovery
The teenage years are a whirlwind of change, physically, emotionally, and mentally. During this time, teens embark on one of life’s most significant challenges: developing a sense of identity. But what happens when the road to self-discovery feels like a maze? Many teens feel like they’re in the middle of an identity crisis, unsure of who they are or where they fit.
Rewrite Your Story: How Narrative Therapy Can Empower Teens
Everyone has a story to tell. Our lives are a collection of experiences, some uplifting, others challenging, and how we frame these stories profoundly impacts how we view ourselves and interact with the world. For teens struggling with mental health challenges, narrative therapy offers a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing.
Mindfulness for Kids and Teens: A Guide to Building Calm and Focus
Mindfulness is one of the most talked-about tools in mental health, and for good reason! While its benefits for adults are widely recognised, mindfulness is equally transformative for kids and teens. It can improve focus, emotional regulation, behaviour, communication skills, and more.
Navigating the Tween and Teen Years: A Parent’s Guide
The tween and teen years bring about some of the most significant changes in a child’s life and for parents, too! It’s a time filled with growth, discovery, and, yes, challenges. Knowing what to expect and how to support your child can make this journey smoother and more rewarding for everyone involved.
Boosting Mental Health in Kids and Teens with CBT
Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for kids and teens navigating the ups and downs of growing up. One powerful tool that can support their mental well-being is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This evidence-based therapy helps young people manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and more by transforming their thoughts and behaviours.
Helping Kids and Teens Manage Emotions: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Life transitions and challenges can be overwhelming for anyone, but for kids and teens navigating developmental stages, these moments are even more complex. Their social and emotional needs are heightened, and their brains aren’t yet equipped with the tools adults use to cope. This makes them more vulnerable to the world around them.
Understanding Trauma in Young People: How to Help Them Heal
While some go through life without encountering a traumatic event, many will experience at least one. Trauma affects each individual differently, but for kids and teens, its impact can be particularly profound. Their emotional and physical well-being often suffers as they navigate the aftermath, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting them through their healing journey.
Helping Young People Understand and Manage Anger
Every young person has felt anger at some point; maybe a friend said something hurtful, their parents disciplined them, or a teacher assigned a particularly overwhelming project. Anger is a natural and normal emotion; there’s nothing inherently wrong with feeling this way. What matters is how anger is managed and expressed.
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