With non-typically developing children we can never presume that they know what they could do, how they could act and what the outcome for their behaviour choices will be. Emotional literacy provides this information in a nurturing way so that the child does not feel...
Most of us, regardless of age, light up when we are told something that makes us feel that we are getting it right or doing something well. However, for a minority of non-typically developing children, praise can actually make them feel more uncomfortable and worse...
Typically developing children naturally progress through the different stages of emotional development and become confident, trusting, accepting young people who embrace diversity and become independent learners. However, emotional development involves many complex stages which can be hindered with inconsistent parenting, lack of sensitivity or nurture,...
Shyness is an emotional state which combines a behavioural reserve and elements of anxiety when faced with social situations. It is normal for all children to experience it sometimes as part of learning about life and growing up. Toddlers up to roughly two years old...
As some of you might recall, form a psychology blog that I sent a few months ago that emotional development begins with the fundamental stages of being and doing. These stages are essential for young people to have a sense of self and feel that...
Positive psychology is a relative new field in psychology terms and has only been around for approximately 30 years. The concept is that if we do not recognise and value key positive traits within our lives, it impacts negatively on mental health and well-being. The...