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Welcome to another episode of myHappymind Conversations and our third episode in this series where we've been talking to teachers and headteachers who use myHappymind about the impact that it's been having in their schools. This conversation is with the wonderful Leanne who is the head of school at Harden Primary School in Bradford and they have been doing some incredible work with myHappymind and as a result, seeing some pretty special feedback. So let's dive into the conversation.

Welcome to another special myHappymind Conversations episode, where I'm talking to another one of our incredible schools about the impact that myHappymind is having on their entire school community. Today I'm talking to Chris at Hawkesley Church Primary Academy, which is a member of the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. They have been using the programme for a year and are seeing some quite remarkable things happen as a result. So, let's dive in.

In this first episode, I sit down with Nic Wetton, the Headteacher at Malpas Alport Primary School in Cheshire. With over six years of experience using myHappymind in multiple schools, Nic is one of our longest-standing myHappymind Headteachers and a truly inspiring leader. Having worked in both inner-city and rural schools, Nic has witnessed the significant impact myHappymind has had on her school communities in both settings.

In this episode, I explore the truth about resilience and the effect it can have on our self-esteem.

TW: Conversation about COVID.

In this episode, I reflect on the uncertain times we faced over the last few years and the truth about COVID, and its ongoing impact.

Get ready to tackle a common challenge head-on in this episode. We explore the complexities of separation anxiety, shedding light on this experience with empathy, understanding, and practical solutions.

In this episode, I continue to explore the truth about children's mental health and the foundation of it all—self-esteem. I delve into how building strong self-esteem in children sets them up for a lifetime of confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships because nurturing their little minds is a big deal!

In this first episode, I delve into the often-overlooked aspect of mental health: prevention. Too often, conversations surrounding mental health focus solely on treatment and management, neglecting the crucial role that prevention plays in fostering well-being. Dive in to find out the truth about prevention in mental health.

In this weeks podcast, I dive in to the myth that tough times toughen kids up! If you say to a child who's struggling, you just need to man up a bit. You just need to get through it. They may well appear, just to get through it. But what they're actually doing is burying those feelings and burying those emotions. And what that does is that it teaches them, that their emotions, feelings and experiences aren't valid. Your saying to them, you might have all these emotions, but you need to bury them and that's saying to a child, those feelings and those emotions just aren't valid. And this can be really, really damaging for children. Again, it might look like on the surface they're fine, and they're getting through it. What's happening inside is really different...

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In this weeks episode of the myHappymind podcast, I look at 3 of the biggest things that my Families Students wish they would have known!

Throughout our time as parents, we will undoubtedly hit bumps in the road and we may even end up asking ourselves "Where did I go wrong?". This has been the case with my Families Students and I'll tell you what I tell them — It's not your fault. What's important now is to look forward and ask yourself how you're going to help your children now.

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In this episode, I talk to Jennie Guay. A friend and the author of Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends. As part of a same-sex family, Jennie’s main goal was to create a story reflective of her own children’s day to day life.

The story cleverly weaves in the challenges and dynamics that these blended families face, while still showing that these families are just as loving and healthy as any other. If you are a single parent, in a same-sex relationship, or part of any other form of blended family then this episode is perfect for you!

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 In this episode, we will be looking at some of the most common mistakes that parents make when children are facing challenges. 

 Everyone goes through challenges, so It’s not about trying to prevent them from ever happening. It's about gaining as much as we can and learning from these challenges. So when our children face them it’s not just about survival, it’s about learning how to grow from the experience.

 As parents, we should be coaching kids rather than jumping to their rescue. This teaches them resilience and how to resolve things for themselves. This prepares and equips them for similar situations that may arise in the future.

In this episode, I’m discussing the transition that comes with kids finally going back to school after the Summer Holidays. Making sure the kids are okay as they get ready to go back to school is a must but… It’s just as important to make sure you’re okay as well. Finding the things you enjoy that are good for your own mental health and sanity is incredibly important. So you need to make time for them and start re-establishing your self-care routine. Want to listen on the go?

In this episode, I'm exploring why transitions can be hard and how we can make them easier. Whether it's moving schools, classes or starting secondary schools this one will help you work this through!

Lean into gratitude as we enter a new phase of the pandemic!

Gratitude feels great, and is good for us, but sometimes we need a bit of a reminder to do it. Thanking three people who have helped you during these past few months will be rewarding for you and them.

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Books are a great tool to help your child explore their feelings.

Use a character from a favourite story as a 'way in' to talk to your child about how they are feeling. This technique isn't just for children - try it on yourself too!

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Cut through overwhelm with this simple technique.

Focus on 'just one thing' that you can do to make a step forward. This is an effective trick for grown-ups, and for for your children.

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Try this exercise to acknowledge what's been going on during lockdown: the good, the not-so-good, and what we've learned.

This is a powerful exercise to use yourself, then to repeat with your child, to highlight their resilience.

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This technique is different, but super-powerful: visualisation!

When we put positive thoughts into our mind it releases the all-important happiness hormones in our brain. This is a great technique to try, then to introduce to your children.

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The power of our thoughts! This year has been difficult, but how we choose to think about a situation can have huge impact on us and how we cope.

Try flipping those thoughts! It's hard, but it is doable!

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A simple invitation - come and join me in one of my three live sessions this week, designed to help you build resilience, self-esteem and happiness in your child. It's completely free, and is bound to be fun!

There are three slots to choose from - the first one's tonight! You can book a place by clicking here.

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A Happiness Hack to give yourself a boost - when you see positive words in front of you through the day it's a reminder that there are better days ahead!

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It's Random Act Of Kindness Day! How can you do something really kind… for yourself? Look after yourself, so you can look after those around you.

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What was your happiest childhood memory? Take yourself back to that moment, immerse yourself in it, and share it. This is good for you, and a great conversation starter for your children.

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Here's something that's easy to forget when we're all so busy: the importance of good quality conversations. It's tempting to tune out, but that can mean that we miss a lot. Practise active listening and enjoy those listening moments.

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Let's take a breath! Things are hard right now, and the half term holiday means the children aren't home schooling. Give yourself a break and kick back a bit!

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It's Valentine's Day! Share the Love with our free gratitude-based activity! Get it here.

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We know the importance of a tidy space to work in… this is similar, but for your mind! Get it all down on paper, you'll be amazed at how freeing and decluttering this is!

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It's hard to keep our motivation right now. Try this little exercise to pick a task and role model for your children by making a start. Then your child can do the same!

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A powerful technique to help you & the family to experience gratitude in a new way.

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Lockdown has forced us to slow down in many respects, and maybe that's a silver lining. What can we preserve from this experience after lockdown is over?

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Encourage your children to dream. The current lockdown is stifling and depressing - but just the process of dreaming is uplifting, even if we can't actually do the things we dream about.

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Friendships are SO important. The quality of our friendships has a direct correlation to our mental health. But lockdown needn't rob us of all the things about friendship that make us feel good.

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A lovely activity to help you & your children to focus on the positives. Bringing your attention to the things that make us happy give us a boost - more so when we write them down or draw them!

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An important question, and one we don't often ask. Give your happiness a score and it helps you to get active about your feelings, and what it was that led to them?

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What do you want to achieve this week? Set a goal, and make a plan to get there - but make sure it's a goal that you care about!

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Simple but powerful: learning to breathe! Our stress levels are raised right now, and we can absorb stress from each other. Try some deep breathing, it works wonders!

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Who might your child be missing, and how can you help them to reach out to them and reconnect?

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What are you proud of yourself for today? This is a really important question, right now, more than ever!

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Sometimes you've got to think about number one! Some days you've got to get out of your own way and cut yourself a bit of a break!

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It's easy to focus on what's hard and tough right now, but it's really important to focus on the wins too. Try this simple technique to get the family talking!

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Gratitude is so important, as we get a dopamine hit whether we receive it, or give it. Think about & express gratitude regularly and there are long-term benefits. Encourage your children to identify a person they’re grateful for, and get into the happy hormones habit!

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