How Journalling Can Help Teens Find Their Voice
Lindsay Small Lindsay Small

How Journalling Can Help Teens Find Their Voice

  • Journalling as a tool for self-expression, stress relief, and resilience.

  • Simple ways for teens to get started (bullet journals, art journals, gratitude lists).

  • The benefits for mental health and self-confidence.

  • Encouraging parents/teachers to give teens privacy and space with their journals.

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The Importance of Reading with your Child
Lindsay Small Lindsay Small

The Importance of Reading with your Child

  • Why shared reading matters.

  • Practical tips for making reading time a daily habit.

  • How to choose the right books for different ages.

  • Reassurance for busy parents that “little and often” still counts.

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The Hidden Benefits of Colouring for All Ages
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The Hidden Benefits of Colouring for All Ages

  • Why colouring isn’t “just keeping kids busy” (it’s mindfulness, fine motor skills, creativity).

  • Benefits for different age groups: toddlers, school-age children, teens, even adults.

  • When to reach for colouring pages (rainy days, calming after school, winding down before bed).

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Making Learning Fun at Home: Simple Ideas for Busy Families
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Making Learning Fun at Home: Simple Ideas for Busy Families

  • How small, everyday activities at home can reinforce learning without feeling like “schoolwork.”

  • Examples: cooking as maths, board games as literacy, nature walks as science.

  • Encouraging creativity and curiosity through family routines.

  • Practical and realistic suggestions for time-poor parents.

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Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Children
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Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Children

  • Explaining the concept of growth mindset in plain language.

  • Why “I can’t do it… yet!” is powerful.

  • Everyday phrases parents and teachers can use.

  • Activities and games to build resilience and persistence.

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