Have you heard of the saying “what you resist persists?” The same rule applies when you attempt to dissuade a young person from forging friendships with those you disapprove of. The more you try to convince them that this friend is a bad influence, the more you will[…]

We must allow other people to take responsibility for their own health which benefits them in a few different ways: It allows them to become good problem solvers and we like that a lot. When they have challenges in the future they won’t necessarily need to lean on[…]

The transition to a new school can be an anxious and overwhelming experience for both students and their parents. Whether it’s moving from Infant to Junior School, Primary School to Secondary School, or even relocating to a  new town or country, change can be challenging. However, with careful planning, understanding,[…]

In order to get a message to sink in, you need to back it up with more than just more words. You will likely need some physical movement and energy to demonstrate that you are fully engaged and committed to seeing through what you are saying.  But what[…]

The difference between being anxious and having an anxiety disorder can be confused in today’s world. The term ‘I’ve got anxiety’ may actually mean you are feeling an instance of being anxious – they are two similar things but not the same. The term should not be used[…]

Whilst the real fix for anxiety may involve learning some strategies and putting them into action over a few weeks to see the long-term results (such as the NLP4Kids overcome anxiety 10-week programme www.mychildhasanxiety.com), there are some things you can do to help you feel better quickly. These[…]

Is there an overlap between the symptoms of ADHD and anxiety? If so, what is it and how can you tell the difference? This video explores 3 ways in which ADHD and anxiety can overlap and crucially, what you need to do about it. Make sure you check[…]

In this two-part video, following an NLP4Kids event, I share half of the tips we generated for developing resilience in a child or young person. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in part 1: Responsibility – Developing responsibility creates an internal strength and faith that challenges can be[…]