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I Regret Becoming a Mum, I Didn’t Feel Amazing Love For My Son and If I’d Known I Wouldn’t Have Done It
Gazing at the baby in her arms, Emily should have felt nothing but love for her newborn son.
Pubs, restaurants, and cafes devastated by lockdown say opening time 'too late to save us
Many pubs, restaurants, and hospitality venues will struggle to make it through to the crucial indoor reopening date, industry chiefs warned last night.
Don’t Have a Blue Monday - Five Reasons Why It’s Time to Stop Hating on January
December is great but it can feel a bit exhausting and pressured. After all, it’s harder than ever to cope with feeling sad during ‘the most wonderful time of the year.
What’s Your Lockdown 2.0 Personality One-Fifth of Children Bullied on Social Media, According to Parents
Although school is the most common location where kids reported being bullied, nearly 20% of students are bullied on social media sites and apps, according to a report from Comparitech.
What’s Your Lockdown 2.0 Personality Type
Welcome to Lockdown 2.0; where the rules are pretty much the same but the attitude certainly is not. Whatever mood the last national lockdown took you in, this time everything has changed.
The Science of a Good Bedtime Read
The plot follows the dark and twisted musings of a 10-year-old girl who becomes increasingly disturbed after the death of her older brother. Under normal circumstances, I devour these types of novels; the grittier, the better. But despite being gripped by the plot, I found myself struggling to even turn the page.
Shedding Friends and Why Friendships Evolve
When you’re in the playground, you pinky-swear with your best friend that you will be best friends forever. You probably then felt the need to cement that bond with jewelry; perhaps two halves of a forever friend’s heart necklace, or colorfully-braided friendship bracelets.
Boost your wellbeing by learning a new skill
A recent study of 50,000 people, commissioned by BBC Arts, shows that spending time on a creative pastime acts as a coping mechanism in three ways: as a distraction tool away from stressful emotions, as a contemplation tool that allows headspace to reassess problems, and as a means of self-development, helping people to face challenges by building up self-esteem and confidence.
Want to beef up your returns? It pays to invest like a woman!
You’ve got to prioritise yourself and think long term. You’ve got to take a little investment risk otherwise you’ll only have a little financial reward.’
Like Adele, I Lost Weight - And Learned That Not Everyone Accepted My New Look
Many people who lose a lot of weight, have to change their lifestyles to do so,” says Tiwari. “If those around them are judgmental of things like new eating habits, or fitness habits, it’s often coming from a place of insecurity: ‘do I still fit into their life? Do we still have things in common? Are they now judging me because they’re “skinny” and I’m “fat”?
How to Be Kind Post-Lockdown
One thing that’s kept us going, made us feel less alone, is a stronger sense of community. The weekly applause for the NHS and key workers, where neighbors gather at gates, doorways, or balconies – or hang out of windows – is not without controversy, but they are also a bonding experience, going much deeper than their origin as a thank you to hardworking staff.
For Introverts, Lockdown is a Chance to Play at Our Strengths
“Introversion and extroversion are not binary concepts,” she says. “Many of us flick between them depending on our mood, environment and the people surrounding us. The key is to work out how to attain the right balance in your lifestyle to support your mental health.”
How to Stop Touching Your Face
We spoke to psychologist Natasha Tiwari about how to stop touching our faces.
How To Master The Art of Escapism
My own method of escapism isn’t going to win any awards for originality. It’s literal, it’s basic, but it works for me. I run. I run away from my house, from my confinement. I run away from the wearying logistics of home-schooling my children while clinging to the tatters of my job. I whizz along tracks, trails, paths, and roads. I smell the blossom before I see it.
How To Survive Home Schooling
A child who is naturally more talkative will learn better through opportunities to chat about their thoughts. Likewise, a shy child may enjoy quiet to process their thoughts. Typically, kids have a learning style which is one (or a blend) of the following: auditory (learning by listening), visually (by seeing) or kinaesthetically (by moving).
What’s Eating Them
If you think about anorexia specifically, often the girls who display it are hyper-smart.
Should you swap schools at sixth form? A pro and con guide
Should your child stay at their school for sixth form? Some children crave the security of a known environment for their post-16 education, while others can’t wait to branch out.
Tips & tricks to stop touching your face
Keeping hands busy can be an effective way to keep them away from your face. When you’re at rest, hold something in your hands to keep them occupied. Having a stress ball nearby can come in useful and act as a constant reminder not to touch your face.
The Way We Talk About Weight Loss Has to Change
Adele has performed a ‘dramatic transformation’ with ‘amazing results’. It’s ‘stunning’, ‘incredible’ and ‘dedicated’. No, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter hasn’t created another No1 album. She’s lost weight.
Why I Wrote a Children’s Book About the Virus
In times of crisis, parents are more aware of than ever, of their responsibilities.
How to Work From Home Successfully
There are some major upsides to working remotely — you can wake up later than normal since you don't have to commute to work, wear your pajamas all day if you feel like it, and make your own lunch at home every day, saving money in the process.
How to work from home with your other half without driving each other insane
Millions of couples, in the wake of the government’s coronavirus lockdown, have had to hastily adapt the family home to now double as a shared office – and, in some cases, school.
For Introverts, Lockdown is a chance to Play to Our Strengths
I’m an autist, which suggests I require time alone to recharge. This doesn’t indicate I despise socialising, but it may well suggest I will certainly really feel worried as well as worn down if I’m not left on my own for some time later on.
Festival Of Education
Natasha is an award-winning psychologist and education strategist, and founder of Elevare London, an international education advisory firm, where she has developed methodologies to revolutionize child and teen learning. She is uniquely qualified to advise on the creation of transformative learning experiences.
Our Pets Will Always Be There for Us in Such Times of Need
I am never far from an adoring animal in our small cottage - and right now, I have never been grateful.
Why making an 'actual' phone call is good for your mental health
For some, the idea of a landline at home might seem laughable, but for those who have one, it is now proving to be a hotline to hope amid growing uncertainty.
Should ‘Love Island’ Be Cancelled? Experts Weigh In
For some, the idea of a landline at home might seem laughable, but for those who have one, it is now proving to be a hotline to hope amid growing uncertainty.
The parents' guide to choosing new-style GCSEs: from STEM and coding crazes to the most prestigious subjects
This is probably the first time your child will make a decision that affects their future - they are going to want your input, guidance, and your support because you are the one they trust the most,” she says. “Just don’t be tempted to make the decision for them.”
How to be supremely confident
She gives actionable insights from her unique mental health framework, on how to empower your child with mindsets and thought patterns that protect against the threat of mental health challenges, and also provides actionable advice on what to do if your child is already suffering from challenges to their mental wellbeing.
How a Wellness Approach To Tutoring And Applying To UK Schools Can Be A Win-Win For Your Child
When an American attends an elite university in the U.K., they are looked upon favorably for the diversity they bring to a British environment; plus they will develop an elite global network, which will undoubtedly serve them in their careers.
Raising Highly Sensitive Children
If you’ve ever wondered if your child is over sensitive, or too sensitive, they likely are showing signs (note, not symptoms!) of being “highly sensitive”: something I’m convinced is a superpower when nurtured properly.
Future Schools: Core Subjects Only, Parents Pay for Rest
School budgets are squeezed and by 2020 will have dropped in real terms by around 9%. School leaders are firing staff, cutting maintenance, stopping welfare services.