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How to Use Summer to Get Your Child Ready to Start School
Starting school is one of the biggest developmental transitions a young child will go through. From a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Occupational Therapist (OT) perspective, the goal is not just “school readiness” in an academic sense it’s emotional readiness, sensory readiness, independence, regulation, and confidence in separating from familiar adults and routines.
6 days ago4 min read


bMindful Movement & Creative Day for children in Stockport
We've a brilliant bMindful Movement & Creative Day coming up! It's a parent and child, holiday drop-in.
7 days ago2 min read


How Sports Psychology Supports Student-Athletes and Their Families
Rather than simply helping athletes perform under pressure, sport psychology supports young people in developing the self-awareness, psychological skills and psychological flexibility needed to thrive throughout their sporting journey while continuing to grow as confident, healthy individuals.
Jul 35 min read


Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Children: A Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy Perspective
Trauma-informed care recognises that a child’s nervous system may become highly alert or protective following stressful, adverse, or overwhelming experiences.
Jul 34 min read


Why Do Some of Your Most Talented Athletes Struggle Under Pressure?
Every coach has worked with a naturally gifted athlete. They make difficult things look easy. During training, or when competition is going well, they perform with confidence, creativity and freedom. Their technical ability stands out, and they often become the player others look to when the game is flowing. Then the game changes.
Jun 245 min read


It's Coming Home! But what if it doesn't?...
Every single tournament cycle, we say the exact same thing “It’s coming home.” It’s painted on banners, sung in the streets, and blasted across media channels. We visualise the victory lane, the lifted trophies, and the gold medals.
Jun 193 min read


Sleep Hacks for Parents: Supporting Better Sleep Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Sleep is one of the most important foundations for a child’s health, development and emotional wellbeing. Yet for many children and young people, particularly those who have experienced stress, adversity, anxiety, trauma or neurodevelopmental differences, sleep can be a daily challenge.
Jun 155 min read


What Actually Is Sports Psychology?
If you ask five different coaches what sports psychology actually means, you’ll probably get five completely different answers.
Jun 114 min read


Too Hot to Think? ADHD, Autism & Summer Sensory Overload
Summer is often associated with freedom, holidays, and outdoor adventures. But for many neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD or autism, warmer weather can overload them bringing a unique set of sensory challenges that are often overlooked.
Jun 34 min read
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