Charlotte Ashcroft

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Early Years Mental Health: Part Two - The Social Brain!
In part one we looked at how to nurture relationships that will promote emotional development in your educational setting. This time, we're looking at how our brains are primed to..
Early Years Mental Health: Part 1 - Relationships Rule!
This two-part blog is a guide for any early years’ practitioner looking for guidance on how to support young children’s emotional development and mental health. This week, we’ll..
School Phobia: A Parents' Guide
We can all relate to the feeling of not wanting to go to school. However, for children with school phobia, their anxiety about school goes far beyond the usual reluctance we’re..
How to Deal with your Child's Tantrums
Tantrums are an ordinary part of a child’s development, but they can leave the most patient parent feeling exhausted. In this article, we run through some tips to keep in mind, to..
How do I talk to my child about autism?
It can be daunting trying to find the right words to talk to your child about autism. Fortunately, the last 10 years has seen a seismic shift in what we know about it and the..