A note from Marie: When I first wrote this post it was aimed at helping children. With the way the year has been going, I firmly believe that an emotional toolkit is something that any of us could benefit from! In 2020 our collective resilience has truly been tested. As I write this note […]

We are delighted to bring you this Guest Post from Jen Trzeciak, eMental Health Clinical Manager at Jigsaw:   What is Jigsaw? Jigsaw aims to make sure that the mental health of every young person in Ireland is valued and supported. We do this by providing support directly to young people between the ages of […]

Many thanks to Robert Carley, Deputy CEO of Suicide or Survive for the following post: So imagine a world where people openly engage in conversation about mental health. Imagine a world where the attention and daily care we give to mental health was on an equal footing with the daily routines we practise for dental […]

    Why use movement breaks in the classroom?Have you ever sat on a hard chair during a staff training and found it hard to sit still? Feigning interest, stifling a yawn and trying to sneak a peek at your watch to see if it’s nearly break time? If so, you will understand how your […]

    We are delighted to share this guest blog from Catherine Lynch of Planbee.com.   The global pandemic and lockdowns on top of all the usual life challenges can affect people in different ways. These changes can affect children just as much as adults and children might need support understanding how they are feeling […]

Thanks to my lovely cousin Fiona in Milan for inspiring me to write this blog post! Fiona thanked me for sharing such great content at this time as she and her family are isolated in Milan trying to tune out of the sound of constant sirens. How utterly terrifying and how privileged am I, to […]