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Feb 3, 20233 min read

The importance of putting your own oxygen mask on before helping those around you.

As a parent, our own needs can get buried at the bottom of the pile. The idea of looking after ourselves can feel selfish and we can be...

Jan 19, 20233 min read

An overall approach to managing anxiety (and other difficult thoughts and feelings)

I get asked a lot about strategies teens can use to help manage anxiety so they can get on with the important things in their lives. In...

Dec 9, 20224 min read

A strategy to use when anxiety makes it hard to fall to sleep

A simple technique to move away from any difficult thoughts and worries, to get to a calmer state so that it is possible to fall asleep.

Aug 28, 20228 min read

How to manage the anxiety that can come with making and keeping friends.

Making and keeping friends can lead to a lots of worries and anxiety. There are things you can do to help cope with this tricky task.

Jun 28, 20224 min read

Exams are done, so what now?

Hints and tips to cope with the stress and anxiety of that waiting time between the end of exams and results day.

May 20, 20223 min read

How to cope when you start to feel panic in an exam

Five simple steps you can take to manage a panicky feeling to find your calm and carry on. But what has a LLAMA got to do with this?

May 18, 20223 min read

GCSE season is upon us; hints and tips to help your teen manage stress and thrive

We are all familiar with the words “I am stressed”, “I am feeling so stressed right now” or “I’m anxious” and during exam time we may...

Apr 26, 20225 min read

Why does my mind go blank when I need it the most, like in an exam?

Understand how stress, anxiety and panic can fog your brain and what to you can do if this happens.