by JoBradley | May 12, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
With so much uncertainty around school reintegration and a regularly morphing future picture of what that should and will look like; it’s easy to feel stressed, uneasy and worried as you try to make plans and important decisions for school staff, children and...
by JoBradley | May 7, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
Once schools, children and staff start coming together again (whenever that may be), they’re going to need time to adjust. Space to figure things out, to pay attention to their feelings and consider what’s going on – within them and around them....
by JoBradley | May 5, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Each week day my 4yr old son receives an image from his school to write a sentence about. If you’re providing similar writing activities for children at home, then consider adding well-being writing too. Here’s a quick one to share with key-worker children and school...
by JoBradley | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Sometimes we all get stuck in a negative swirl where you focus on what’s NOT going right and what you’d rather be/do/have. By bringing awareness to what IS going well and what IS serving you , your attitude naturally shifts to more gratitude and...
by JoBradley | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
When you are caught in a moment of panic, anxiety or worry or overwhelmed with feelings and emotions, you can use mindful awareness to bring your attention into the here and now. This short video shows you how to use a simple strategy that tunes you into sights,...
by JoBradley | Apr 18, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
How often do you fully pay attention to what you’re eating? Do you properly look at your food and consider all the events and people that have been involved in bringing that food to your mouth? How often do you rush through your food, quick to move on to the...
by JoBradley | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
How often do you find yourself drinking whilst doing other things? Perhaps you’ve got a head full of thoughts or you’re reading, talking and moving at the same time? If you can slow the process down, you can find gratitude, calm and pleasure in the simple...
by JoBradley | Apr 4, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Not seeing friends and loved ones during isolation can bring on feelings of sadness, loneliness, upset and depression. They (and us) are experiencing loss. Loss of friendship, loss of connection and loss of ‘normal’ friendship routines. Similar to grief,...
by JoBradley | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
While the lives of the humans on this planet are affected by the spread of Covid-19, our Planet Earth is healing and improving in many ways. Watch and join in with this mindful meditation, suitable for schools and families. Once you’ve watched, you can extend...
by JoBradley | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox
Each day I wake, I see more news reporting the spread of Coronavirus. Children will be hearing about it too. What education have you provided so far for your pupils about Coronavirus? Beyond the practical aspects of washing hands and keeping coughs and colds contained...