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06/06/2026

03/06/2026

June is a month of change for many young people.

Some will be moving from primary school to secondary school, others will be starting college, university, apprenticeships, or new jobs. Many will be changing classes, meeting new people, and navigating different friendships and routines.

Change can feel exciting, but it can also feel scary and uncertain. That’s completely normal.

The important thing to remember is that you don’t have to have everything figured out right away. Sometimes all it takes is one small step forward, one new conversation, one first day, or one act of courage.

While there may be lots of changes happening around you, it’s important to remember that not everything is changing. For many young people, home remains a place of safety, familiarity, and support—a constant presence when other things may feel new or uncertain.

Growth often begins just outside our comfort zone, and while change can be challenging, it also brings new opportunities, experiences, and friendships.

This month, be kind to yourself. Trust that you are capable, take that first small step, and remember that you don’t have to face change alone. 💚



Contribution by Jenny Copeland, COO and Professional Performance and Transformation Coach.
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-copeland

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03/06/2026

A tip for Summer is to create a small, inexpensive space in the home that calms and regulates. Here are ideas for a calm down corner at home: https://www.theottoolbox.com/calm-down-corner/

03/06/2026

Children do not exist in isolation. They are affected by what is happening around them, even when adults believe they are shielding them from difficulties.

Family and environmental stress can take many forms, including parental separation, bereavement, illness, financial pressures, housing changes, conflict within the home, caring responsibilities or significant life transitions. Even positive changes can sometimes feel overwhelming for children.

Children often communicate distress through their behaviour rather than words. This may look like increased anxiety, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, sleep difficulties, low mood, reduced confidence or challenges at school.

Play therapy provides children with a safe and developmentally appropriate space to process their experiences. Through play, creative expression and the therapeutic relationship, children can explore feelings, make sense of what is happening around them and develop healthier ways of coping.

When children feel understood and supported, they are often better able to manage challenges and thrive both at home and in school.

29/05/2026

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28/05/2026

Hot weather can feel uncomfortable for many children — but for children with sensory integration and processing differences, it can feel completely overwhelming. ☀️🌡️

Children with sensory processing differences may struggle more in high temperatures because their nervous systems can find heat, humidity, sweating, bright sunlight, noise, crowds, and certain clothing sensations difficult to regulate.

You may notice: • Increased irritability or emotional overwhelm
• Fatigue or shutdowns
• Difficulty concentrating
• Refusal to wear certain clothes
• Distress from sticky skin or sweating
• More sensory seeking or sensory avoiding behaviours

Strategies that may help:
🌸Offer fluids regularly and include cooling snacks
🌸Use cool towels, mist sprays, fans or water play
🌸Choose lightweight, breathable clothing with minimal seams/tags
🌸Plan outings during cooler parts of the day
🌸Create calm, shaded sensory breaks
🌸Use sensory supports such as sunglasses, hats or headphones if needed

Remember — behaviour is communication. A child who appears “difficult” in the heat may actually be overwhelmed and struggling to regulate.

Every child experiences the world differently, and with understanding and support, families can help children feel safer, calmer and more comfortable during hot weather. ☀️🧠

28/05/2026

Low self esteem in children does not always look like sadness or insecurity. Sometimes it appears as perfectionism, avoidance, frustration, people pleasing or giving up quickly when things feel difficult.

Children develop their sense of self through relationships and experiences. Repeated feelings of failure, criticism, difference, rejection or not feeling understood can gradually shape how a child sees themselves and their place in the world.

Play therapy helps children build self esteem and a healthier self concept by providing a space where they feel accepted, valued and emotionally safe exactly as they are. In play therapy, children are not expected to “perform” or get things right. Instead, they are offered curiosity, empathy and acceptance within the therapeutic relationship.

Through play, creativity and emotional expression, children can begin to explore who they are, process difficult experiences and develop a stronger sense of competence, confidence and identity.

Children grow into themselves most fully when they feel seen, safe and valued.

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Goodbyes can be surprisingly big moments for children. A few words at the door can shape how safe, confident, or anxious a child feels for the rest of the day. When adults name feelings, offer reassurance, and show connection, children learn that separation is manageable and that their emotions matter. These everyday moments help build trust, emotional security, and resilience over time.

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