As a teacher I have watched kids in my classes for years really struggle to concentrate and be unable to sit still, to focus their mind or retain information. One thing to get clear first, this does NOT make your child "unintelligent", "naughty" or "wrong". There's a number of factors and influences that can affect a child's ability to concentrate. Firstly, maybe they are really "high" energy kids and need more physical activity and release throughout their day and during les

1. What can I do when I feel overwhelmed? Trying to think clearly or solve problems when your overwhelmed can be like trying to find the sun on an overcast day. So firstly, it is so important to always acknowledge how you feel. Name your feelings and remind yourself that this is ok. This helps to switch off any response that the Amygdala is having in the moment. A morning meditation is a beneficial way to start your day, leaving you feeling grounded, present and in your Paras

LAST DAY OF TERM in NSW schools…. Most Teachers are literally holding on by a thread. The alarm goes off, is it Saturday yet???? Nope… just one more day! The inner voice starts commentating… “You can do it, you just have to get through until morning tea, you are having end of term celebrations and Mrs Daily is bringing in your favourite cheesecake… then you just have to get through till your release time, the kids have a music lesson so you can breatheee annnnd then it’ll be