Signs of Anxiety and Mental Health Problems in Children

Mental health issues seem to be on the rise amongst young people in the UK. As recently as 3 years ago, the Office of National Statistics, concluded that as...

Why Working as a Mother's Help Suits Me

When all three of Jenny Donaldson’s children were in school full-time, she started to look around for a way to make some extra money. Her husband William w...

Understanding How Divorce or Separation Affects Kids

It is very hard to generalise about how divorce or separation affects children as each child's experience is different. That is a very important point to rem...

I Left a State Nursery for a Private One: Case Study

At a time when public sector pensions are being discussed on the news almost as much as the unemployment levels, people changing jobs can be few and far betw...

The Role of the Extended Family When Working With Kids

Professionals working with kids will certainly appreciate the important role that the extended family of the child plays. Even the most committed, skilled wo...

How to Handle a Child Who Gets Too Dependent

Working with kids is often so fulfilling and rewarding that it can be hard to know where your job stops and your life begins. For the majority of people work...

How to Handle Tantrums Professionally and Effectively

Working with kids is not all finger painting and playtime. There are a great many challenges involved with working with kids and handling tantrums profession...

Great Ways to Get Work Experience With Children

With the lasting effects of the global recession making it that there is more competition for fewer jobs, it makes a whole lot of sense to ensure that your C...

Appropriate Language for Dealing With Children

It may sound obvious but working with kids is not the same as working with adults. That is not to say that you have to talk down to kids or that they cannot...

How I Empower Kids by Teaching Basic Life Skills

As a volunteer leader at her local Badgers club, Meg Long, 42, from Leeds enjoys the challenge of her weekly class. A trained nurse, Meg works full time at a...