The Happiness Hub -Alison Relax Kids Wokingham Areas-

13/03/2026

This looks like a great opportunity.

YoungMinds

08/03/2026

The world may seem very unsettled at the moment.
UNICEF has some helpful advice about how to speak to children about war and conflict.

8 tips to support and comfort your children

07/03/2026

Lovely idea from Special Yoga

Do you know someone that truly needs to be nurtured and replenished?

✨One Parent is Coming to our Retreat for FREE ✨

Being a parent of a child with special needs can be beautiful… and completely exhausting.

Our Parents Retreat at Arnewood Manor in The New Forest (20–22 March) is a space to breathe, reset and be held.

And we’re gifting ONE full place to a parent who truly needs it.

To enter:
💛 Follow us
💛 Share this post with 10 friends
💛 Email us at info@specialyoga.co.uk with subject line: PARENTS RETREAT – WHY ME
💛 Tell us why this weekend would mean something to you

We’ll choose one parent on Thursday 12th March.

Every parent who enters will receive a personal reply from us.

Because sometimes the person who gives everything … needs something given back 💛

07/03/2026

Credit Empowering Kids Media - Books & Mental Health/Wellness

The words we speak today become the voice they carry tomorrow. 💛

07/03/2026

What a wonderful way to honour and raise awareness.
BBC Guernsey

"We want to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and remind people that support is available across the island."

The Roll Bar have launched the cups in honour of two men who took their own lives 🥤👉 https://bbc.in/46DV0cH

07/03/2026

I agree NeuroWild
What a wonderful idea, a social group with the theme of parties. Supporting children and allowing the safe space to experience parties in a way that is comfortable for them.

I wanted to share just. The loveliest idea.

It isn't my idea. One of the lovely Speechies I mentor, Marissa, mentioned it during one of our chats.

Basically, it's a Social Group they're going to run at their clinic (note: not teaching inauthentic social skills, not teaching masking or neuronormativity).

The theme of the group is Parties.
Birthday parties, Christmas parties, Halloween, whatever.

The kids get to come along each week and participate in party games, activities, routines. They get to try out the different things, watch, decide how they want to participate, get to know the patterns. They get to do it with a familiar small group, in a sensory-safe space, with familiar neuro-affirming professionals there supporting them.

And I just. Absolutely love the concept.

Because parties can be SO overwhelming for our kids. They are often inaccessible for a lot of reasons. And also, many of our kids just don't get invited.

How beautiful to have this as a low-pressure option for some of our kids who really want that experience. I would have such fun running a group like that.

Anyway. I needed to pass the idea along. I'd love to see some other clinics offering groups like this.

What do you think?
Have you seen similar things?
I'd love to hear what else people are doing.

Em 🌈

07/03/2026

This is a great strategy to remember.

Thanks to The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy for sharing.

Sometimes when a child feels anxious, their brain gets stuck in a loop of worrying thoughts.

Their mind keeps going round and round, and it can be hard for them to switch their attention to something else.

One small trick some children find helpful is sucking a sour sweet. The sharp, surprising taste can interrupt the worry cycle and give the brain something new to focus on. That sudden sensory jolt can help the brain pause for a moment and reset.

It’s not a cure for anxiety, but simple sensory tools like this can sometimes help a child shift out of a spiral and find their way back to calm.

Small strategies can make a big difference when big feelings take over.

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If you’re supporting a child with big emotions or anxiety, the Managing Big Feelings Toolkit includes practical strategies, scripts, and regulation tools - link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

07/03/2026

This looks really helpful, if you know any families that have a child that this may support.

Please share.

Wildflower Meadows CIC

When School Feels Too Big
A workshop on understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Is your child struggling to attend school due to anxiety, overwhelm, or distress?

We’re really pleased to be welcoming Dr Leigh-Anne Davis, PhD Developmental Therapist and founder of Mangrove Integrated, to Wildflower Meadows for a thoughtful and practical workshop exploring Emotionally Based School Avoidance.

This session will help parents and carers better understand:
✨ Why school avoidance happens
✨ What anxiety and overwhelm can look like for young people
✨ How the nervous system plays a role
✨ Practical ways to support your child with compassion and confidence

This is a supportive, judgement-free space designed to help families feel more informed, empowered, and less alone.

📍 Wildflower Meadows, Burghfield Common
📅 Saturday 21st March 2026
🕐 1pm – 3pm

Spaces are limited.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-school-feels-too-big-a-workshop-on-understanding-ebsa-tickets-1984136856750?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/03/2026

Hi,
How are you?

This is just for fun thanks to

But seriously how are you?

How many times a day do we greet someone with this?
How many times do we stop and wait, fully wait to hear the answer, or read the persons face, body language or get that felt sense?

How many times, do we check by asking again.
How are you really?

02/03/2026

Did you know about this free Health check in Wokingham?

Thanks to Love Wokingham for sharing.

involve Community Services Wokingham Borough

🩺💙 FREE Health Check in Wokingham Borough! 💙🩺

Did you know about this local pilot programme? Lots of people don’t, but it’s FREE, close to home and you leave with clear, actionable results 🙌

If you’ve been meaning to get a check-up, this is your sign to book a slot today! ✅

The health check includes:
🫀 Blood pressure
🧪 Cholesterol
🍬 Blood sugar
⚖️ Weight & height check

We went along thinking we might have high blood pressure… and discovered we actually had high cholesterol! Thanks to the advice we received, we’re now taking positive steps to get things back on track 💪✨

It’s quick, helpful and could make a real difference.

📅 Book here:
https://booking.appointy.com/en-US/healthcheckswok/bookings/service

📧 Or email: CWO@wokingham.gov.uk

02/03/2026

Drawing and Talking is a gentle, non intrusive therapeutic intervention.
It can support children who are dealing with friendship difficulties, worry and anxiety, EBSA, loss, transition, bullying, low self-esteem and many others.

The programme is 12 sessions x 30 minutes.

Get in contact if you would like to find out more.