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From Stress to Success: Helping Your Child During Exam Time
As our children embark upon the significant milestones of their educational journeys - GCSEs and A-Levels - the experience often feels as...
Carol Barber
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Understanding and Supporting Teens Who Self-Harm
Let's be honest, this topic isn't an easy one to address for sure, but I feel compelled to share some really insightful information I...
Carol Barber
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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The Rollercoaster Ride of Raising Confident Kids: From Play-Doh to Preteens
Hey fellow parents, caregivers, and anyone who’s ever had the delight (and, let's be honest, slight terror) of nurturing a tiny human...
Carol Barber
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Guiding Our Kids to Healthier Ways of Coping
As I sit to write this, my heart feels heavy yet hopeful. Heavy, because I've seen how easily our young ones can slip into negative...
Carol Barber
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Starting Young: The Lifelong Benefits of Meditation for Children
In a world where attention spans are challenged and stressors abound, equipping children with the tools to navigate their emotions and...
Carol Barber
Nov 29, 20235 min read
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Punishment vs. Discipline: It's the same thing right, wrong!
Punishment vs. Discipline: It's the same thing right, wrong!
Carol Barber
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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The Dangers of Vaping: Educating Teens on the Risks.
Vaping has gained immense traction in recent years, particularly among teens, with many initially perceiving it as a healthier...
Carol Barber
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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Parenting Through Anxiety: A Guide to Supporting Your Teen
In view of Mental Health Awareness week, I've put together this practical guide helping with parenting through anxiety for parents of...
CJ Barber
May 18, 20234 min read
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Married for 16 years - what's the secret?
Today I've been married to my husband 16 years (together for 22) and I thought I would share with you things I've learned about...
CJ Barber
Sep 8, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk - Breathing - a powerful tool!
I am so excited to write about breathing, because I find it so fascinating. As you no doubt already know, breathing is an unconscious...
CJ Barber
Jul 12, 20225 min read
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Let's Talk - Resilience - bouncing back!
During my studies as a Kids Life Coach and indeed subsequent studies in Children and Young People's Mental Health, I've discovered that...
CJ Barber
Jun 20, 20225 min read
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Let's Talk - Chores - to pay or not to pay?
When I was younger, we got what was called pocket money. It wasn't a lot but it was enough to go to the town on a Saturday and buy a...
CJ Barber
Jun 6, 20225 min read
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Let's Talk - Confidence - don't knock it!
Confidence is a quiet inner knowledge that you are capable of doing something. You are sure of yourself and your abilities, but not in an...
CJ Barber
May 30, 20226 min read
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Let's Talk - Over-reacting - it's really easy to do!
Over-reacting is something I have crafted into an art form over the years, in fact, I've got a qualification in it!... Husband walking up...
CJ Barber
May 23, 20225 min read
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Let's talk - Self-esteem - what does it actually mean?
What exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how you feel about your abilities and limitations. When...
CJ Barber
May 16, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk - Dads and Daughters - a unique and special connection.
I've been looking forward to writing a blog on this topic ever since I made a list of all the things I wanted to write about and here's...
CJ Barber
May 8, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk - Periods - a milestone to celebrate.
A little while ago I read a really great book by the incredible Steve Bidulph's and he dedicated a chapter of said book to celebrating...
CJ Barber
May 2, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk - Messy Bedrooms - why does it bother you so much?!
When I first thought about the idea of writing about messy bedrooms, I was convinced I would start typing and never stop!! But then I...
CJ Barber
Apr 24, 20225 min read
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Let's Talk - Kids Life Coaching - what is it that we do?!
What if children had access to someone that they could talk to, someone that believed in them no matter what, someone they could express...
CJ Barber
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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Let's Talk - Nutrition – setting the foundations early!
One of the first things I learned as a parent of developing children i.e past the baby phase when they start eating proper food, is never...
CJ Barber
Apr 10, 20224 min read
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