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Carol Barber
Mar 6, 20243 min read
From Stress to Success: Helping Your Child During Exam Time
As our children embark upon the significant milestones of their educational journeys - GCSEs and A-Levels - the experience often feels as...
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Carol Barber
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Understanding and Supporting Teens Who Self-Harm
Let's be honest, this topic isn't an easy one to address for sure, but I feel compelled to share some really insightful information I...
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Carol Barber
Jan 28, 20243 min read
The Rollercoaster Ride of Raising Confident Kids: From Play-Doh to Preteens
Hey fellow parents, caregivers, and anyone who’s ever had the delight (and, let's be honest, slight terror) of nurturing a tiny human...
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Carol Barber
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Guiding Our Kids to Healthier Ways of Coping
As I sit to write this, my heart feels heavy yet hopeful. Heavy, because I've seen how easily our young ones can slip into negative...
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Carol Barber
Nov 29, 20235 min read
Starting Young: The Lifelong Benefits of Meditation for Children
In a world where attention spans are challenged and stressors abound, equipping children with the tools to navigate their emotions and...
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Carol Barber
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Punishment vs. Discipline: It's the same thing right, wrong!
Punishment vs. Discipline: It's the same thing right, wrong!
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Carol Barber
Jun 5, 20233 min read
The Dangers of Vaping: Educating Teens on the Risks.
Vaping has gained immense traction in recent years, particularly among teens, with many initially perceiving it as a healthier...
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CJ Barber
May 18, 20234 min read
Parenting Through Anxiety: A Guide to Supporting Your Teen
In view of Mental Health Awareness week, I've put together this practical guide helping with parenting through anxiety for parents of...
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CJ Barber
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Married for 16 years - what's the secret?
Today I've been married to my husband 16 years (together for 22) and I thought I would share with you things I've learned about...
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CJ Barber
Jul 12, 20225 min read
Let's Talk - Breathing - a powerful tool!
I am so excited to write about breathing, because I find it so fascinating. As you no doubt already know, breathing is an unconscious...
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CJ Barber
Jun 20, 20225 min read
Let's Talk - Resilience - bouncing back!
During my studies as a Kids Life Coach and indeed subsequent studies in Children and Young People's Mental Health, I've discovered that...
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CJ Barber
Jun 6, 20225 min read
Let's Talk - Chores - to pay or not to pay?
When I was younger, we got what was called pocket money. It wasn't a lot but it was enough to go to the town on a Saturday and buy a...
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CJ Barber
May 30, 20226 min read
Let's Talk - Confidence - don't knock it!
Confidence is a quiet inner knowledge that you are capable of doing something. You are sure of yourself and your abilities, but not in an...
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CJ Barber
May 23, 20225 min read
Let's Talk - Over-reacting - it's really easy to do!
Over-reacting is something I have crafted into an art form over the years, in fact, I've got a qualification in it!... Husband walking up...
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CJ Barber
May 16, 20224 min read
Let's talk - Self-esteem - what does it actually mean?
What exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how you feel about your abilities and limitations. When...
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CJ Barber
May 8, 20224 min read
Let's Talk - Dads and Daughters - a unique and special connection.
I've been looking forward to writing a blog on this topic ever since I made a list of all the things I wanted to write about and here's...
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CJ Barber
May 2, 20224 min read
Let's Talk - Periods - a milestone to celebrate.
A little while ago I read a really great book by the incredible Steve Bidulph's and he dedicated a chapter of said book to celebrating...
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CJ Barber
Apr 24, 20225 min read
Let's Talk - Messy Bedrooms - why does it bother you so much?!
When I first thought about the idea of writing about messy bedrooms, I was convinced I would start typing and never stop!! But then I...
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CJ Barber
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Let's Talk - Kids Life Coaching - what is it that we do?!
What if children had access to someone that they could talk to, someone that believed in them no matter what, someone they could express...
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CJ Barber
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Let's Talk - Nutrition – setting the foundations early!
One of the first things I learned as a parent of developing children i.e past the baby phase when they start eating proper food, is never...
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