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Helping children understand and respond to racism

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of George Floyd, a Black American man who was killed through…

5 years ago

Website Review – Teach Your Monsters to Read

By Katie Sprague With all the guidance an advice circulating regarding homeschooling, I thought it would be a good idea to review…

5 years ago

How to help children through isolation and lock down.

So, now the government has said that schools will not reopen fully until September in the attempt to ensure Covid-19 doesn't…

5 years ago

Returning to work after lockdown

How to manage your child’s anxieties. In the weeks ahead, parents will begin returning to work as lockdown restrictions easing of Coronavirus…

5 years ago

Mindfulness Activities for Children

The mental and physical benefits of mindfulness are widely recognised, not just for adults but for children too. The word “mindfulness” can be…

5 years ago

Maintaining a child’s good sleep routine during lockdown

There are a number of reasons as to why a child may struggle with sleep especially during current times where routines have all…

5 years ago

Blocked Trust / Blocked Care

What is Blocked Care? Blocked care can happen when parents experience prolonged stress, which suppresses their capacity to sustain loving and…

5 years ago

The Importance of Paediatric First Aid

A true life story, shared by AFA adoptive parent, Emily. Booking a first aid course is, in my experience, something you…

5 years ago

Virtual Home Visits During COVID-19

With the outbreak of COVID-19 we are all living in unprecedented times and are working hard to keep the wheels turning to enable us to…

5 years ago

Supporting Children at Home

With Mairead O’Sullivan, AfA CEOPs Ambassador Schools across the UK are now closed to most families. No doubt this is a worrying…

5 years ago