"We need to be aware of how we speak about death with young children. Avoid abstract or vague language such as ‘we lost granny’ or ‘granny has passed’. Instead, talk factually yet sensitively about her death using clear, unambiguous language."

Consider placing a small teddy on your tummy and onto hers and challenge each other to make the teddy rise up and down as slowly as possible using just your breath. This will help to make breath work more playful

It's impossible to prepare for unexpected situations, and when they do arise,  parents can feel anxious, just as it can cause an anxiety spike in their child.

"These are practical considerations - and your question contains an emotional aspect too."

"His adjustment period isn’t just for the first day — it is also the weeks after as he realises that this is a daily event and he needs to settle into a new routine where there are more demands on him."

"Not all schools have adequate physical space to enable children to engage in physical activity during school hours, so we tend to rely on extra-curricular activities to ensure children are getting enough movement."

'My three-year-old son gets upset every time I have to run to the bathroom or need to lie down'

Establishing a routine is one challenge; sustaining it is quite another

Being shy and unhappy are two different things

Am I fighting a losing battle?