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Mental Health Awareness Week: Supporting Children’s Mental Health in Cheadle and Stockport
At bMindful Psychology, supporting children’s mental health is at the heart of everything we do. Based in Cheadle, Stockport, our specialist team provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological services for children, young people and families across Greater Manchester and the UK.
May 124 min read
How Parents Can Support Children Through Exam Stress
How Parents Can Support Children Through Exam Stress. As exam season approaches, many families in the UK begin to feel the pressure. Teenagers and young people often experience heightened anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion during revision periods. The good news is that parents play a vital role in helping reduce exam stress and creating a calm, supportive home environment. Read on to discover how parents and carers can support children through exam stress.
May 94 min read
Understanding Dyslexia: What Every Parent Should Know
If you’re worried your child may be struggling with reading, writing, or spelling, you’re not alone. Many parents notice differences in how their child learns and wonder whether dyslexia could be a factor.
Apr 143 min read
Understanding Sensory Assessments: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, you may have heard the term “sensory assessment” and wondered what it actually means, why it’s been suggested for your child, and what will happen next. This guide is here to explain sensory assessments clearly and reassure parents about the process.
Mar 133 min read
Top 5 Neuro-Affirming Ways to Support Children with ADHD Using Movement Breaks
Discover 5 ways movement breaks support a child with ADHD. Learn neuro-affirming strategies to help your child thrive and engage effectively.
Mar 123 min read
SEND Reform in the UK, a Time of Change - What Families and Schools Need to Know
Change in education and support systems can feel overwhelming, especially when it affects children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Feb 263 min read
Top tips: Occupational Therapy for Children’s Mental Health.
From an occupational therapy perspective, mental health and everyday participation are deeply intertwined. How a child moves, plays, learns, and interacts can directly affect their emotional regulation, attention, and overall wellbeing.
Feb 103 min read
Christmas and Loneliness
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is an emotion characterised by the feeling of pain caused by a perceived lack of intimacy with other people or ourselves (Nick Wignall, 2020). Whilst many of us can recall a time when we experienced feelings of loneliness, for some these feelings are not temporary or sporadic in nature. For some, loneliness is a feeling that becomes a regular or constant feature in their experience. Age UK has estimated that 1.4 million older people were expect
Dec 18, 20256 min read
Shining Light in the Shadows: Navigating the Holiday Season with Care for Children in Need
Shining Light in the Shadows: Navigating the Holiday Season with Care for Children in Need Introduction The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. For many, it represents warmth, family traditions, and a sense of belonging. However, for children in care, this period can bring a very different reality. Rather than comfort and excitement, the festive season can amplify existing challenges and highlight emotional gaps that are presen
Dec 18, 20253 min read
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