Work plays a strong role in our mental health and well-being but can also make us unwell. Deborah Somerset, has some top tips for you to support your nursery team and colleagues. According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is: “a state of well-being, in which every individual realises his or her own potential,… Continue reading Supporting staff well-being in early years
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Mindfulness in nurseries & early years settings
Mindfulness in nurseries is a way of children bringing attention to the present moment, creating a calming effect; evidence shows it can help with anxiety and depression. What role should a nursery play in teaching children about mindfulness? And what are the practicalities and how can you go about introducing it? Why is teaching mindfulness… Continue reading Mindfulness in nurseries & early years settings
Self-regulation in early years
Self-regulation is so important in contributing to children becoming positive learners and for their long-term mental health. So what is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to manage your own energy states, emotions, behaviours and attention, in ways that are socially acceptable. It enables us to monitor and control our own behaviour and adjust the way… Continue reading Self-regulation in early years