AK Psychology

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05/07/2023

We all live, first and foremost, on the inside of our human bodies. But that doesn’t mean that rich inner life we all have doesn’t project itself outward into the everyday world. Quite the opposite…

26/02/2023

INTERESTING INFORMTION!

17/02/2023

Always good thoughts on how to navigate being a parent.

09/06/2022

Really useful explanation of what is containment, why it matters and how as a parent you can help yourself and your child.

In this quick 5 minute video, parenting expert and author Sarah Ockwell-Smith introduces the idea of 'Containment' - and explains why this psychological theo...

05/01/2022

6 ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.

27/10/2021

Now this looks fun!

HALLOWEEN SPIDER WEB ACTIVITY GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PAINT ON A VERTICAL SURFACE USING TAPE AND CARDBOARD

Writing on a vertical surface improves shoulder stability, wrist extension and pencil grasp. Vertical surface writing naturally puts the wrist in an extended position which encourages better pencil grasp and fine motor control when using a pencil or in this case a paint brush!

https://busytoddler.com/2020/10/spider-web-tape-resist-art/

14/10/2021

Here are three steps to engage your character strengths to change your perspective and ultimately reduce stress and anxiety. Click through for an example of how to overcome the lack of confidence in a job interview setting that is a result of the overuse of humility and judgment. http://ow.ly/R93q50Goobv

02/10/2021

Insightful

“OUR PRIME MINISTER - Just let his priorities sink in…UK People YOU ARE ASLEEP! https://t.co/ySmhFjIMUB”

02/10/2021

A policy devised by those who were sent to boarding school from an early age. Doomed to repeat what you can’t be in touch with. But because you are in power you inflict it on others and not just yourself.
This is really really bad news.
All the early years intervention work since the beginning of Surestart all these years ago is about to be undone. I feel both anger and despair.

Exclusive: Childcare rules will be relaxed to lower costs for parents