Children in Mind

12/10/2026

For teenagers based in Cape Town. ✨

31/07/2026

20/07/2026

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/21st-century-childhood/202210/how-play-might-improve-childhood-adhd

For children with ADHD, playing with others can be frustrating but also highly beneficial.

03/07/2026

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FREE PANIC ATTACK PSYCHOEDUCATION FOR TEENS PRINTABLE PDF

Help teens understand what’s happening during panic attacks with a simple, reassuring printable psychoeducation handout. This one-page PDF explains common panic symptoms, the body’s alarm response, and the fear cycle that can make anxiety feel even bigger.

Designed for counselling sessions, pastoral support, social work visits, or family conversations, it uses teen-friendly language to show that sensations like a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, nausea, or feeling unreal are uncomfortable but not dangerous.

It also includes practical calming strategies young people can try in the moment, including slow breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, reassuring self-talk, riding the panic wave, and reaching out to someone trusted. A helpful resource for supporting teenagers with panic attacks, anxiety surges, and emotional regulation.

29/06/2026

Autism & Hand-Me-Down Myths From the Past

27/06/2026

Stimming guide

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Autism & the Brain What Science Shows

25/06/2026

Autism & Bullying Breaking the Pattern