Articles we've written about stuff we care about
Social media 'is as bad as junk food' for children
Parents have been warned that 'children are in danger of seeing social media like sweeties,' according to the children’s commissioner. So what can parents do to keep their children safe while online, without resorting to banning them from their favourite websites?
Read more.
Read more.
One-in-five eight-year-olds have their own smartphone
Almost one in five eight-year-old children now has their own smartphone, new research has found.
Smartphones are seen as a 'must-have' by children of all ages due to peer pressure and social media, but should they have them from such a young age?
Read more.
Smartphones are seen as a 'must-have' by children of all ages due to peer pressure and social media, but should they have them from such a young age?
Read more.
Children spend one week of the summer holidays watching TV
Television will come to the rescue of time-poor parents this summer, as new research finds children will spend over six days watching it during the school holidays.
Would you consider a screen-ban during the holidays? Read more.
Would you consider a screen-ban during the holidays? Read more.
Curb your anger by living in the moment
Do you get angry? Of course you do - we all do.
But here's something you might not realise; it's difficult to stay angry when you're living in the present.
Learn to live in the moment.
But here's something you might not realise; it's difficult to stay angry when you're living in the present.
Learn to live in the moment.
Why you should write in a journal, every single day
In a world so full of worry, fear and anxiety, how can you ensure your emotions don't begin to overwhelm you? By forming a habit to write in a journal every day.
Read more about the benefits of writing in a journal.
Read more about the benefits of writing in a journal.
Is your child's profile on Sayat?
Is this anonymous feedback website going to increase online bullying?
Find out more, including how to talk to your children about online safety.
Find out more, including how to talk to your children about online safety.
There's no shame in talking about mental health
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at why taking a break can do wonders for your mental health.
Let's talk about it.
Let's talk about it.
Should we allow children to get bored?
By looking for activities to constantly entertain them with, are we in fact limiting kids' imaginations?
Read more.
Read more.
Celebrating Share a Story Month 2017
Share a Story Month 2017's theme is 'Picture a Story', encouraging children and young people to pick up books with illustrations.
Find out more.
Find out more.
Introducing 'Blurred Roses' - a first listen
Our latest novella, 'Blurred Roses' is published on 1st May 2017.
Here, you can listen to the story's introduction from its author, Emma Clarke.
Listen now.
Here, you can listen to the story's introduction from its author, Emma Clarke.
Listen now.
Can living in the 'now' make you a better parent?
According to a university study, mindfulness may lead to a happier parenting experience and improved mental health.
Read the full article.
Read the full article.
Celebrating International Day of Happiness
How happy are you?
International Day of Happiness 2017 takes place on 20 March. How will you be celebrating?
Learn how to become happier with mindfulness.
International Day of Happiness 2017 takes place on 20 March. How will you be celebrating?
Learn how to become happier with mindfulness.
How we are supporting Safer Internet Day 2017
On Tuesday 07 February, schools, business and individuals from across the world are joining together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially children and young people. And we're proud to be supporting the event!
Find out how.
Find out how.
Children are signing away their digital rights
Children are regularly signing over their rights to their private pictures and messages, with very little advice available from parents or guardians, according to England's children's commissioner.
How can you help?
How can you help?
To be mindful, you must learn to be kind
World Kindness Day 2016 takes place on 13th November and it is a day to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms, worldwide. But are you being kind to yourself?
Get started with a kindness meditation.
Get started with a kindness meditation.
4 mindful ways to manage stress
Stress can be overwhelming and if you're not careful, will have a negative impact on your overall wellbeing if not managed well.
In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day 2016, here we run through four effective stress management strategies using mindfulness.
In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day 2016, here we run through four effective stress management strategies using mindfulness.
The benefits of mindfulness for children
|
A school has replaced detention with mindfulness classes and the result have been amazing.
Mindfulness exercises and regular meditation can have a positive impact on children; here are just some of those benefits. |
|
Children who use social media 'hate' their appearance
A new study has shown that only 53% of 10-15 year olds who used social media a lot were happy with their looks, compared with 82% of non-users.
Is social media really damaging our children? These figures suggest it is. Read more.
Is social media really damaging our children? These figures suggest it is. Read more.
6 reasons why you should keep a travel journal
Travelling is one of the best ways to create new memories. But, if you're anything like us, your memory can let you down from time to time. That's why a travel journal can come in very handy indeed.
Whether you're travelling for business or for pleasure, here are six reasons why you should start to keep a travel journal.
Whether you're travelling for business or for pleasure, here are six reasons why you should start to keep a travel journal.
4 reasons why travel is better with mindfulness
Summer holidays give us the opportunity to explore new places with those we love. But we'd be lying if we said those trips are completely stress-free.
The skills required for basic mindfulness can help to make your next trip happier and stress-free. Find out how.
The skills required for basic mindfulness can help to make your next trip happier and stress-free. Find out how.
5 top tips for a stress-free family holiday
Whether venturing abroad or staying closer to home during the summer holidays, travelling in peak season can be a stressful experience if you're not well-prepared.
If you're worried about your break being clouded by stress, follow these tips for limiting anxiety while on holiday. Read more.
If you're worried about your break being clouded by stress, follow these tips for limiting anxiety while on holiday. Read more.
Preparing your child for secondary school
You've known this day has been coming for a long time – your child is heading to secondary school in September. It's an exciting time for both you and your child, but it can be an equally daunting experience too, with some challenges to overcome before your child really settles.
We've put together some helpful, manageable tips for preparing your child when making the jump from primary to senior school. Read more here.
We've put together some helpful, manageable tips for preparing your child when making the jump from primary to senior school. Read more here.
Teaching your teen mindfulness
Regularly practising mindfulness meditation allows us to cope with everyday stresses such as work pressures and anxiety. This type of stress isn't reserved only for adults, however – children can feel overwhelmed too.
When a child is under a lot of stress, it could have serious consequences for their overall development. Learning, health and behaviour can all be negatively affected. Read more here.
When a child is under a lot of stress, it could have serious consequences for their overall development. Learning, health and behaviour can all be negatively affected. Read more here.
Protecting children from online grooming is a vital part of parenting in 2016
|
Online predators are unfortunately a part of modern life. We discuss what you can do to keep your children safe when they are on the internet.
With children under 15 spending an average of three hours a day online and 86% of children aged between 7 and 11 using some form of online communication on a daily basis, it is more pressing than ever to keep young people safe. Read more here. |
|
Simple ways to add mindfulness into a child's routine
We were thrilled this week to see that the Girl Guides have launched a new ‘Think Resilient’ badge, to help tackle mental health issues among their guides. Read more here. |
|
|
Mindfulness for children shouldn't be called a 'fad.'
|
Children are spending more time than ever before online
New research from Childwise into the media habits of under-16s found that on average five- to 15-year-olds are spending three hours a day using the internet, compared to 2.1 hours watching television. Should we be concerned? Read more here.
|
|
|
Supporting Safer Internet Day 2016
Giving children free rein to roam the internet can be dangerous. Rather than heavily regulating their online usage however, we believe that educating our youngsters on what is, and is not, safe is key to keeping them protected when online. Find out why we are huge supporters of Safer Internet Day, which is taking place across the UK today (09 February 2016). Read more here.
|
Does mindfulness have a positive impact on children?There is plenty of evidence to suggest that practising mindfulness has a positive impact on adults, but what about children and young people? Read more here. |
|
|
Are Facebook's new 'Reactions' good for our wellbeing?Facebook recently announced that it is giving users more options when it comes to reacting to friends status updates and photos. We ask is adding negative options such as ‘angry’ and even ‘haha’ good for our wellbeing? Read our article here. |
It's virtually Christmas!
When you buy a digital device for a young person, it's worth talking through some of the issues they might face online. In this article, we discuss concerns parents, grandparents and teachers have about children using digital devices to access the internet. Read more here.
When you buy a digital device for a young person, it's worth talking through some of the issues they might face online. In this article, we discuss concerns parents, grandparents and teachers have about children using digital devices to access the internet. Read more here.
