Love, to a child, is spelt T-I-M-E

A warm continuous relationship is the most important building block to emotional security. Responding quickly and in a caring manner to the needs of a child makes them think ‘the world is a nice place, someone is there for me.’

You can encourage emotional security by giving hugs and cuddles, singing together, sharing stories, playing games and showing your interest in the child. Valuing and liking them for who they are.

Make special time each week to catch up with how they feel, what they have done or even asking them if anything is bothering them.

Time spent giving positive attention such as listening, chatting, having fun and noticing them will give them the healthiest gift of all, great self esteem!

Be well 🙂

What children really need…

 

Affection.

Child speak – I need you to show me your love through hugs, cuddles, sitting on your knee and you telling me that you love me.

Affection is a state of mind associated with a feeling or type of love.  It can be the warmth that we show those we care about and the break through of physical and emotional barriers. A child who is massaged, tickled, swung safely into the air by his parents safe hands to be caught in their arms is likely to be securely attached and more emotionally healthy.

To show affection in the form of a hug is also a healing therapy. The nurturing touch of a hug builds trust and a sense of safety. So, hug the ones you love today folks and start this week off with some affection!

 

Be well 🙂

 

What children really need…

Appreciation. Child speak – I need you to praise me, not just for what I do but also for who I am.

Let’s tell them that we appreciate them. You love their friendliness, helpfulness, humour and enthusiasm.

Appreciation is, in part, the recognition of the quality or the value or the significance of something.

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Have a great weekend folks!

Be well 🙂

 

 

What children really need…

Acceptance…

Child Speak – I need for you adult, to enter into my world and show interest in me. Stop what you are doing. Be with me.

Acceptance in human psychology is a person’s assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition without attempting to change it, protest or exit. The concept is close in meaning to ‘acquiescence’, derived from the Latin ‘acquiēscere’ (to find rest in).

Nurture, and relax…

A little project of mine that came to life in September 2013. Was an absolute honour to set up and has given us all great delight with such amazing results!!

Everyone needs a bit of nurture sometimes,

Be well

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Tabula Rasa…

Tabula Rasa, a Latin term meaning blank slate

Suggesting that the mind begins as a blank slate. According to this notion, everything that we are and all of our knowledge is determined by our experience

I recently read and article written by Dr Kathryn Asbury, discussing her new book ‘G is for genes’ where the nature v nurture debate was explored. The nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest issues in psychology. The debate centres on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development. Some philosophers such as Plato and Descartes suggested that certain things are inborn, or that they simply occur naturally regardless of environmental influences.

As an educator I have seen the influences of both throughout my career, but would love to know what others feel on this matter…

Be well 🙂 

Happy Hump Day…

Wednesday is typically associated with a lack of ambition, creativity and motivation, even though it really just means the weekend is a mere two days away. So let’s get through it friends…

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.”