relationships

Managing ADHD and Codependency: Strategies for Improved Quality of Life

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ADHD and Codependency Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and codependency are two distinct psychological conditions that, when co-occurring, can create a complex web of challenges for individuals. This article aims to explore the intricate relationship between ADHD and codependency, shedding light on how these conditions interact, their impact on personal relationships, and effective strategies for management and … Read more

The 5 Love Languages for Neurodiverse Couples

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What are Love Languages Understanding how individuals express and receive love is a great way to enhance your human connections. Introduced by author Gary Chapman, the concept of “love languages” illuminates five distinct ways people communicate affection: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. By recognizing and celebrating these … Read more

Parallel Parenting: A Guide for Seperated Parents

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How to Make Parallel Parenting Work for You When divorce or separation happens, the impact on children’s lives can be immense, especially if conflict continues between parents. Traditional co-parenting may prove difficult or even toxic in high-conflict situations. Parallel parenting offers an alternative arrangement to support children’s wellbeing when direct co-parenting is not working. What … Read more

Diversity: 3 Great Picture Books

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Picture Books About Inclusion and Diversity For School and Home Diversity in society is a really important topic to start addressing with children as soon as possible. This is especially true for children in a special school they are already marginalised in certain sections of society. I found these books when looking to resource our … Read more

Building Relationships with your Students: 5 Tried and Tested Strategies

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The more you get to know the children in your class the better you will become at picking up the signs that something isn’t right. That sentence was easy to write but hard to put into practice because…

Teacher Student Boundaries in SEN Education.

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I have discussed on many occasions the importance of positive relationships when working with young people. I work with vulnerable student groups, mainly autistic young people, and those who communicate and see the world differently. This relationship dynamic can shape their view of adult to adult and adult to child interactions for their entire lives.

The Wellbeing Curriculum Holistic Support for SEN Pupils

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After Attending the Child Internet Summit I was inspired to develop a new curriculum to replace our PHSE and Citizenship curriculums. I wanted to move the focus for online safety away from computing and ensure that whilst it is threaded throughout the curriculum there was an area we could cohesively focus on online issues. So when we … Read more