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I think as parents we can put so much pressure on ourselves to get things right.But there will be times when we lose our...
03/09/2026

I think as parents we can put so much pressure on ourselves to get things right.

But there will be times when we lose our patience, raise our voice, or react in a way we wish we hadn’t.

And afterwards, it can be so easy to think, I should have handled that better.

But we’re human too. 🤍

What matters is that we can come back to our children and say,

“I’m sorry. I didn’t handle that very well. Can we try again?”

Those little moments of repair really matter.

They show our children that we can get things wrong, talk about them, reconnect and try again.

Parenting isn’t about getting it right all of the time.

Sometimes, coming back and making things right is just as important.

Pamela 🤍

There’s something very special inside this box…🤍I use this little box quite often with the children I work with.I tell t...
01/09/2026

There’s something very special inside this box…🤍

I use this little box quite often with the children I work with.

I tell them there’s someone really special inside.
Someone important.
Someone completely unique.

Then, one by one, they get to open it and take a look.

And inside…they find themselves. 🤍

Such a simple little activity, but a lovely reminder for children that sometimes the person we need to learn to believe in, be kind to and see the good in… is ourselves.

And I love seeing their little faces when they realise. ✨

Pamela 🤍

30/08/2026

When a child tells us they’re worried, it can be so tempting to jump straight in with reassurance.

We want them to feel better. We want to tell them it’ll be okay. We want to fix it. 🤍

But children don’t always need us to have the answer.

Sometimes they need the time and space to tell us what’s going on, without us trying to make the feeling disappear.

When we listen first, we’re showing them that it’s okay to talk about the things that feel difficult. We’re helping them put words to their feelings and, little by little, learn how to work through them.

That’s such an important part of building emotional confidence in our children. 🌿

We don’t have to fix every feeling.

Sometimes we just need to be there while they find their way through it.

Pamela 🤍

Back-to-school season can bring lots of different feelings. Excitement for some children, and worry, uncertainty or over...
27/08/2026

Back-to-school season can bring lots of different feelings. Excitement for some children, and worry, uncertainty or overwhelm for others. 🤍

When a child says, “I don’t want to go to school,” our natural response can be to reassure them…

“You’ll be fine.”
“You’ll see all your friends.”
“You’ll enjoy it once you get there.”

And of course, our children do need our encouragement.

But sometimes, before we reassure, it can help to pause and get curious.

“What part of going back feels hard for you?”

There could be so much underneath those few words. Friendships, schoolwork, separation, a new teacher, a change in routine, or simply not knowing what to expect.

We don’t always have to fix the feeling or have the right answer.

Sometimes, simply feeling heard and understood can help a child feel a little safer with whatever comes next.

Listen first. Reassure second.

Pamela 🤍

✨ Mindful Me ✨A gentle, fun and engaging 4 week programme where children can slow down, feel supported and discover more...
23/08/2026

✨ Mindful Me ✨

A gentle, fun and engaging 4 week programme where children can slow down, feel supported and discover more about themselves and their emotions 🌈

Through a mixture of mindfulness, movement, games, creative activities and gentle discussion, children will have the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen emotional awareness and learn simple strategies they can use in everyday life 🤍

Together we will:

✨ Build confidence and emotional resilience
✨ Encourage kindness, connection and new friendships
✨ Practise calming and mindfulness techniques
✨ Explore emotions in a safe and supportive environment
✨ Develop healthy ways to cope with worries and big feelings

Every Mindful Me Programme is a little different, with a variety of activities designed to keep children engaged while continuing to build on important emotional wellbeing skills.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential using the links below 👇

Pamela 🤍

Preschool - Primary 2
https://bookwhen.com/pamela-wellbeing/e/ev-sdbcd-20260905121500

Primary 3 - Primary 7
https://bookwhen.com/pamela-wellbeing/e/ev-swcvm-20260905133000

Thursday Thought 🌿When we think about children’s emotional wellbeing, it can be easy to imagine that the goal is for chi...
20/08/2026

Thursday Thought 🌿

When we think about children’s emotional wellbeing, it can be easy to imagine that the goal is for children to feel happy, calm and confident.

But emotional wellbeing isn’t about taking the difficult feelings away.

Children will feel sad, worried, frustrated, disappointed, angry and overwhelmed at times. Those feelings are part of life, and they all have a place.

For me, the important work is helping children understand what’s happening inside them. Helping them recognise what they’re feeling, notice what their body might be telling them and, over time, discover what helps when things feel difficult.

We can’t protect children from every hard feeling or difficult moment. But we can help them develop the understanding, confidence and skills to know:

“I can feel this… and I can get through it.”

And when children start learning these things while they’re young, it gives them so much more than support for that moment. It gives them skills and an understanding of themselves that can grow with them and support them throughout their lives.

For me, that’s what supporting children’s emotional wellbeing is really about. Giving children something they can carry with them through life.

Pamela 🤍

When a child’s behaviour feels difficult, it’s natural to want it to stop.But sometimes, before we focus on changing the...
16/08/2026

When a child’s behaviour feels difficult, it’s natural to want it to stop.

But sometimes, before we focus on changing the behaviour, it can help to get curious about what might be happening underneath it. 🤍

Anger might be hiding frustration.
Refusal might come from worry.
A big reaction might be the result of overwhelm, tiredness or disappointment.

Children don’t always have the words or skills to tell us what’s going on inside, and sometimes their behaviour communicates it for them.

This doesn’t mean ignoring behaviour or removing boundaries. It means looking a little deeper, while helping children understand what they’re feeling and gradually build the skills to manage those feelings in healthier ways.

The more we understand what sits beneath behaviour, the better we can support the child in front of us. ✨

Pamela 🤍

14/08/2026

A little outside my comfort zone with this one…but I’m learning that sometimes you just have to go for it. 🤍

Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing is more than just the work I do, it’s something I genuinely care deeply about.

I believe that when children are given the right support to understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways of coping, we’re giving them skills that can make a difference far beyond childhood.

And supporting the adults around them matters too. I want parents to feel understood, encouraged and better equipped to support their child through the challenges they may face.

There’s so much more I hope to develop and share through this work, and I’m really excited about what’s ahead. ✨

Pamela 🤍

✨ Mindful Me Workshop ✨A gentle, fun and engaging workshop where children can slow down, feel supported and discover mor...
06/08/2026

✨ Mindful Me Workshop ✨

A gentle, fun and engaging workshop where children can slow down, feel supported and discover more about themselves and their emotions 🌈

Through a mixture of mindfulness, movement, games, creative activities and gentle discussion, children will have the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen emotional awareness and learn simple strategies they can use in everyday life 🤍

Together we will:

✨ Build confidence and emotional resilience
✨ Encourage kindness, connection and new friendships
✨ Practise calming and mindfulness techniques
✨ Explore emotions in a safe and supportive environment
✨ Develop healthy ways to cope with worries and big feelings

Every Mindful Me Workshop is a little different, with a variety of activities designed to keep children engaged while continuing to build on important emotional wellbeing skills.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential using the links below 👇

Please feel free to share with any parents, carers or professionals who feel a child may benefit 🌱

Pamela 🤍

Preschool - Primary 2
https://bookwhen.com/pamela-wellbeing/e/ev-som5u-20260822121500

Primary 3 - Primary 7
https://bookwhen.com/pamela-wellbeing/e/ev-sig8y-20260822140000

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