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Children can’t always tell you how they are feeling so keep a look out for signs that they (or you!) are struggling with the heat.

This week is going to be hot hot hot 🥵 so here are a few ideas to keep you safe and cool..

Our thoughts tonight are with everyone in Ukraine and their loved ones.

May peace come soon

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Wishing everyone a healthy and peaceful new year. Let’s make 2022 a year of self care, we all need and deserve it!

Let 2022 be a year where you keep your “Bucket” topped up. Only when we are feeling ok, can we help others.
Everyone needs a full bucket, not only our children. Random acts of kindness, top up other persons bucket as well as your own! It’s a win/win situation.
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Some sound advice about digital devices and screen time, from toddlers to teenagers..

Digital toys for kids you don't have to feel guilty about Ultimately, screens are a part of modern life – children need to learn how to navigate them.

Day 1…

Introducing the BAPT Advent Calendar. Each day we will post a relationship building activity for adults to do with their children. A strong, supportive relationship is the best present ever!
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The most common symptoms for Covid have changed, spread the word!

Trauma can be any disturbing experience and can be Acute, Chronic or Complex. Around 1 in 3 adults report having experienced at least 1 traumatic event in their lifetime but many may not even realise that they have experienced trauma.

It’s anti-bullying week next week. Don’t forget to wear your odd socks in support!

Odd Socks Day All you need to do is wear odd socks! It's a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique in Anti-Bullying Week!

Really good guide for parents.

Self-Harm & Mental Health | Guide For Parents Read our guide to self-harm to learn more about what self-harm is, what the signs of self-harm are in a young person, and where to get support.

It’s World Mental Health Day today and this year the focus is on inequalities and asks, what can you do to change things in society.

Whether you are a therapist, teacher or parent/carer, relationship, connection and play are some of the ways that you can fill a child’s emotional cup.

Not long until this year’s BAPT conference and everyone is welcome…

Happy Play Therapy Week everyone!

Monday 10th May marks the start of British Play Therapy Week and Mental Health Awareness Week.
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So true.

What is World Down Syndrome Day? Check out this short film which answers the question what is World Down Syndrome Day and let's you know how you can take part on 21 March each year! ...

How Play Therapy works in conjunction with the brain

The areas of the brain which a therapist 'works with' within the playroom. The right side of the brain controls emotions and feelings which is why a therapist attunes to the child's right brain during therapy sessions.