Explaining bullying to younger children

Bullying comes in different forms, like teasing, name-calling, spreading mean rumors, making threats, or even physical aggression. It can also happen online, known as cyberbullying. What might seem like harmless teasing to one child could actually feel like intimidation to another. It’s important to understand that the effects of bullying can vary from person to […]

Navigating teenage friendships

Teenage friendships are different from those in their younger years. They become more intricate, with closer bonds built on trust. Transitioning to secondary school brings challenges in maintaining and changing friendships. It takes time for teenagers to find peers they truly connect with and form healthy, close relationships with going forward. As teenagers explore their […]

How to support your child’s social wellbeing

The importance of supporting child social well-being, particularly in the context of making friends, cannot be overstated. How you teach your children to socialise and relate to others will impact how they build relationships and friendships with others. As social creatures, human beings thrive on connections, a sense of belonging, and nurturing relationships. Enhancing your […]

Early social and emotional learning

Helping your child with their early social and emotional learning is important. Just like so many other aspects of children’s development, social skills are learned skills. Early childhood teachers spend as much time teaching social and emotional skills as they do academic skills because getting along with others and self- regulation are the basis for […]