Category: mental health
From Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation
Julie Heginbottom
What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to manage our thoughts, feelings and actions. The ability to self-regulate starts developing during infancy, right the way through to adolescence. Learning to share, resolve conflict and problem solving are all related to the ability to self-regulate. What is co-regulation? Before children can […]
Teaching Self-Compassion
Julie Heginbottom
From the moment they are born, babies are learning about Emotional Intelligence (EQ). They cry, we look at them, they smile, we respond. Even a non-verbal infant is internalising emotions. Do you hear your child use negative self-talk? Maybe you’ve heard them say ‘I’m never going to get this right’ […]
An exploration of Children’s Mental Health
Julie Heginbottom
As many of you who have read my blog before will know, I am passionate about Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing for children and adults. I believe that if we can create a positive emotional connection, particularly between parents and their children, this paves the way for their development to […]