

The importance of putting your own oxygen mask on before helping those around you.
As a parent, our own needs can get buried at the bottom of the pile. The idea of looking after ourselves can feel selfish and we can be...
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
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An overall approach to managing anxiety (and other difficult thoughts and feelings)
I get asked a lot about strategies teens can use to help manage anxiety so they can get on with the important things in their lives. In...
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Jan 19, 20233 min read
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A strategy to use when anxiety makes it hard to fall to sleep
A simple technique to move away from any difficult thoughts and worries, to get to a calmer state so that it is possible to fall asleep.
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Dec 9, 20224 min read
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How to manage the anxiety that can come with making and keeping friends.
Making and keeping friends can lead to a lots of worries and anxiety. There are things you can do to help cope with this tricky task.
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Aug 28, 20228 min read
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Exams are done, so what now?
Hints and tips to cope with the stress and anxiety of that waiting time between the end of exams and results day.
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Jun 28, 20224 min read
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How to cope when you start to feel panic in an exam
Five simple steps you can take to manage a panicky feeling to find your calm and carry on. But what has a LLAMA got to do with this?
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May 20, 20223 min read
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GCSE season is upon us; hints and tips to help your teen manage stress and thrive
Stress can be a good thing. Learn hints and tips to help your teen get the right amount to reach their potential.
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May 18, 20223 min read
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Why does my mind go blank when I need it the most, like in an exam?
Understand how stress, anxiety and panic can fog your brain and what to you can do if this happens.
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Apr 26, 20225 min read
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