For some children, a change to the usual routine can feel much harder than we might expect. Perhaps breakfast is different from usual. A favourite activity has to finish. Plans change unexpectedly. Something doesn't happen in the way they imagined. ...

What is emotional literacy? We all experience emotions, but understanding what we're feeling isn't always easy. For children, learning to recognise and name emotions is something that develops over time. Emotional literacy is about helping children ...

Behaviour is often the first thing we notice, but it may only be the visible part of a much bigger picture. The behaviour iceberg is a simple way of thinking about what might be happening underneath what we see. Children communicate and respond to t...

Why can my child concentrate for an hour on something they love, but struggle to focus for ten minutes on homework? If you've ever wondered why your child's attention seems to change from one day to the next, you're not alone. Attention isn't simply...

Executive functioning is a collection of skills that help children manage everyday life — from remembering instructions and getting started on a task to managing emotions, organising belongings and coping when plans change. Understanding these skill...