As we wrap up the June holidays and step into a fresh new month, I’ve been reflecting on one of the most meaningful moments from our holiday camp - our high‑elements outing at Forest Adventure. Even though the children were on the junior course, the elements were still high, shaky, and very real. For some, it was pure excitement. For others, it was fear. And for all of us, it became a powerful lesson in courage, support, and growth. Proud Moments - For Them, and For Myself One of my biggest...

One of the most powerful skills a child can learn is self‑regulation, which is the ability to bring their body back to calm when they feel overwhelmed, angry, sad, or triggered. It’s not something children “grow into”. It’s something they learn, practise, and strengthen over time. This month, I want to share a real moment from our classroom that shows just how important these tools are. 🌿 A Real Story: From Tears to Calm in Under a Minute One of our students arrived late for his enrichment...

Adults often default to the same three labels when talking to children: happy, sad, angry . These are familiar, simple, and easy to say. But children’s emotional worlds are far more nuanced than that. A child who looks “angry” might actually be frustrated , overwhelmed , embarrassed , or helpless . A child who seems “sad” might be disappointed , lonely , or tired . And a child who appears “happy” might actually be relieved , proud , or content . When we only offer children three emotional...