This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. The campaign this year is centred around ‘Growing together’. We love this year’s theme because it acknowledges that
Parents often visit us feeling disheartened by their child’s behaviour. They feel stuck in a cycle, with no idea how to break it. At Pocket,
Recently, we received a card from a client, thanking us for being their superhero. This lovely sentiment led us to think about our approach to
The Psychology of Tea Wouldn’t that make a great title for a novel? Maybe something set in Ireland…the ritual of tea-making, serving, and partaking cutting
What old hurts, traumas or unmet needs get triggered for you when parenting? What age are you sometimes left feeling? Maybe it is time to
The Biggest Problem With Child Communication, And How to Sort It Children rarely say what they mean and are even less likely to clearly communicate
“Dr Andrea Shortland’s session for MediaCom on a children’s mental health was incredibly informative. During the second period of lockdown and home-schooling; parents and children found themselves again in a period of upheaval and transition. Many parents and carers were extremely worried about their children’s mental health and their own ability to be present and engaged whilst also playing the role of teacher and care giver. Dr Shortland gave attendees an insight into how many parents were feeling; tips on supporting children and helping them cope whilst studying from home and also managing their mental health. She also helped us realise the importance of taking care of ourselves in order to effectively support our children. It was such a useful session that we realise it was also pertinent for not only children’s mental health but also adults! We will be holding another session with Dr Andrea and MediaCom soon.”
