Parent Smart Learning

To really listen and hear a the words of a human voice the nervous system needs the Ventral Vagal pathway to be active. If your child is agitated, tired, anxious their ability to listen is compromised. Find out more at the first 1000 days conference hosted by

Set a timer for 1 minute
Close your eyes
Take long slow breaths in an out as you trace your fingers.

Use this when you sense your nervous system has been triggered
Your heart rate is raised
Your breathing is shallow
Your muscles are tense

From birth to our last breath social connection is a biological imperative
Join me at first 1000 day’s conference on Wednesday 20th September to find out how you can help your baby’s developing brain and nervous system

I’ll be attending this workshop, there is always so much to learn about the adolescent brain

Moving into the teenage years is a BIG step for children and parents.

Equipping you with the understanding of how the brain grows and changes in adolescence and strategies to help you deal with what’s really going on in their minds.

Pre-teen / Teen parenting workshop by Nina Preston Forensic Psychologist.
Dealing with moving to secondary school, adolescent brain development, sustaining hobbies, big feelings, peer influence, Identity formation and social media impact.

Monday 12th June 6.00pm-8:00pm
£20 per person

Book your place at The Harlow today!
01423 59500 / [email protected]

· Introduction to child - adolescent brain development
· Sustaining interest in hobbies, interests and talents: Why your pre-teen may suddenly become disinterested in what they once loved
· Big feelings: Strategies for soothing the storms
· Peer influence: Understanding peer acceptance IS life
· Transitions: Moving schools & changing social groups
· Identity formation: The many changing faces (& styles) of your child
· The impact of social media on the adolescent brain

Sometimes going on a walk is all you need. Whether that’s 10 minutes or an hour. It’s something you can do on your own or as a family. The perfect exercise for your mind and your body.

We all hear that it’s better to live a healthy lifestyle but a lot of people don’t know what habits to apply to their life to live one. Some people find it overwhelming because society and social media tells us what we should and shouldn’t be doing.

Here are some great starting points to apply to your daily routine which will help keep your mind and body healthy.

Let us know your favourite healthy habits. 💬

the parent smart learning team 😁

BEHIND THE SCENES

Today our very own Andrea gave a wonderful presentation to the parents of western primary school.

Andrea talked us through the importance of sleep and how everything you do during the day impacts your sleep. She didn’t only tell us the science but she gave out examples on how you can help yourself and your child sleep better. She showed us how to calm down our nervous system by breathing and getting rid of all tension in our bodies.

Our very own Kate gave an amazing example called the worry worm. Where you have a piece of string then every time your child mentions a worry you pop a bead on. Then as the discussion went on we created the wonder worm where you list all of the good things that has happened in your day at night and that will calm your brain down for a quality night of sleep.

Thank you for everyone who attended today and If you are interested in attending one of our sessions. Give us a dm on here or email us at [email protected]
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Harrogate pair offer to help parents become calm and confident - The Stray Ferret Two Harrogate parents are uniting to help children navigate the challenges of the modern world.

0-7 year old's brain is like a sponge, it absorbs how the world works from the people around them, especially primary caregivers.

How a parent or carer behaves, what they say, how safe they make a young child feel influences the way they think about themselves and the world.

I've just putting the finishing touch to this workshop for The Little Gym Europe & UK.

If you are a parent of a baby or young child don't wait until they are older to find out now how you can help your child feel safe and develop a resilient nervous system and brain that will serve them now and far into the future.

To book your place go to email : Webview : Introducing our NEW "Parenting Power-ups" (e2ma.net)
or call The Little Gym Harrogate on 01423 701560

Alison in action! Talking about stressors that move children away from feeling safe and calm. Some are obvious, some are hidden. help you recognise stressors so you can understand how they impact your child, reduce them and respond in helpful ways that build connection and resilience. To book your place at our next event on Monday 30th of January go to our website www.parentsmartlearning.com and follow the link. Any issues message us.

Teach your children how to think, not what to think.
We've all experienced those moments of I've reached the end of my tether parenting when we resort to bribery.
"You can have chocolate if you stop crying."
"If you brush your teeth right now, I'll read you four bedtime stories."
But children raised in a barter-or-bribe economy don't develop the strong autonomous self that can create distance between real desires and preprogrammed responses-and it makes no difference whether the responses are rebellious or compliant.
Encouraging autonomy helps children to develop a set of values that is their own, separate from rewards.
Learn more helpful parenting tools with
in partnership with .
Come along on Monday 30th January at 10am to The Little Gym Harrogate.
This session focuses on 0-7 year

Self-Regulation includes an awareness of what stresses us, and how it impacts us and our ability to develop ways to manage it. Dr. Shanker states that behaviour can be viewed as a reaction to stressors. Learn more about how children communicate through behaviour and how we can respond in the most helpful ways to build harmonious family lives.
in partnership with
Come along on Monday 30th January at 10am to The Little Gym Harrogate.
This session focuses on 0-7 year olds.

What behaviours to do you see in your children?How do you feel about them? Confused or confident?
Come along to and find out how to read behaviour and how this understanding can help you respond in ways that support your child’s nervous system and brain.
Please share the behaviours you notice so we can be has helpful as possible.

Come along to The Little Gym Harrogate] at 10:30 am on Friday 30th January for an informative parenting power up workshop.
Here’s what other Harrogate parents thought about some of workshops they’ve attended:

“Having been to a number of events run by Parent Smart Learning now, I can honestly say I always take so much away with me. The sessions are so informative and really get you thinking. It’s easy, accessible knowledge that helps you support your family, reminds you we’re all human and doing our best. Being around other parents and hearing their struggles is reassuring and super helpful. Highly recommend.”
Anna - Parent to a 3 year old and 5 year old.

“The workshops are always professional and clear; the content was so informative and gave me some practical tools to take away, think about and implement immediately. Their tools really worked for me. I would highly recommend Parent Smart Learning and feel the work they do is so valuable. Everyone who can should attend - so helpful.”
Lisa - parent to 3 children aged between 1-6 years old.

Learn more with in partnership with The Little Gym Harrogate] on Monday 30th January at 10am.
This session focuses on 0-7 year olds, exploring their behaviour and how parents can respond in helpful ways.

We live our lives through our nervous system. When they fail we use behaviour. Join at on Monday 30th January at 10am to find out how you can read behaviour and support the development of your child’s nervous system and brain.
When you understand behaviour and have the strategies to respond and recover from the challenges of daily living you have wellbeing

Often as parents we put ourselves last, especially as parents of younger children. This is a reminder that it’s so important to look after ourselves, without feeling guilty. By doing this we can be better parents and better humans. Another top tip from Parent Smart Learning]. Learn more with Parent Smart Learning] in partnership with on Monday 30th January at 10am.
This session focuses on 0-7 year olds, exploring their behaviour and how parents can respond in helpful ways.
Do you see a behaviour in your child that confuses you? Let us know what it is so we can help you understand and manage it with confidence. Post below or message us directly.

ParentSmartLearning Parenting can be hard our reactions are crucial, as they affect our emotions. Becoming aware, understanding and learning to react in helpful ways is a skill you can learn, that will transform family life. Family life can be hard to manage. Learn more with in partnership with on Monday 30th January at 10am.
This session focuses on 0-7 year olds, exploring their behaviour and how parents can respond in helpful ways.
Do you see a behaviour in your child that confuses you? Let us know what it is so we can help you understand and manage it with confidence. Post below or message us directly.

Parenting is energy demanding. Growing and developing requires a lot of energy too. Don’t underestimate the power of rest for health and growth. Learn more with in partnership with
On Monday 30th January at 10am.
This session focuses on 0-7 year olds, exploring their behaviour and how parents can respond on helpful ways.
Do you see a behaviour in your child that confuses you? Let us know what it is so we can help you understand and manage if with confidence. Post below or message us directly

Come along to session in partnership with to learn how little brains develop, how children communicate through behaviour and how we can use relationships to build resilience brains and harmonious family lives.
Monday 30th January at 10am. Message for more information on how to reserve your spot.

This is one of our favourite tools at , lots of things drive behaviour but how we feel is a key one. At our event with we will help parents dig deeper to understand where these emotions and the behaviour they drive come from. Join us on Monday 30th January 2023

We’re excited to be partnering with

Parent Smart Learning are delighted to be collaborating with The Little Gym in Harrogate to support their parents. In a specially designed workshop we will share how the young brain develops and the role paretns and caregivers play in rasing resilient children.
MONDAY 30th JANUARY at 10am
email
[email protected] to secure your space

Happy Christmas from the team at Parent Smart Learning.

Look out for our workshop in collaboration with The Little Gym in January.

This is the last event if the academic year, I hope to see you there

If like me, you are in the midst of supporting children through GCSEs and A'Levels and are feeling drained or the prospect of the approaching summer holidays makes you feel anxious, then this session is for you.

We will be sharing tips for boosting energy and confidence giving you and your family to the tools to flourish what ever comes your way.

To reserve your free spot go to https://www.parentsmartlearning.org/event-details/boosting-energy-confidence

If like me, you are in the midst of supporting children through GCSEs and A'Levels and are feeling drained or the prospect of the approaching summer holidays makes you feel anxious, then this session is for you.

We will be sharing tips for boosting energy and confidence giving you and your family to the tools to flourish what ever comes your way.

To reserve your free spot go to https://www.parentsmartlearning.org/event-details/boosting-energy-confidence

Are you or your child feeling anxious?

Around half of all lifetime mental health problems start by the mid-teens, and three-quarters by the mid-20s

Anxiety is a natural state where the brain becomes over protective.

When anxious feelings and behaviours are not understood and managed they can lead to more lasting difficulties

Parent Smart Learning have created a half day workshops to help parents understand and manage anxiety.

Early intervention is so important, neuroplasticity and Polyvagal theory allows us to understand and change neural pathways in the brain and body.

Follow the link below to book on the course on 17th June at Harrogate College or contact me if you would like this course delivered at your organisation.

https://www.parentsmartlearning.org/event-details/feeling-anxious-learn-about-anxiety-and-how-to-manage-it

Here are some examples of how anxiety shoes up in young people.

*Being very afraid when away from parents (separation anxiety)

*Having extreme fear about a specific thing or situation, such as dogs, insects, or going to the doctor ( )

*Being very afraid of school and other places where there are people ( )

*Being very worried about the future and about bad things happening ( )

*Having repeated episodes of sudden, unexpected, intense fear that come with symptoms like heart pounding, having trouble breathing, or feeling dizzy, shaky, or sweaty ( )

Anxiety may present as fear or worry, but can also make children irritable and angry. Anxiety symptoms can also include trouble sleeping, as well as physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or stomachaches. Some anxious children keep their worries to themselves and, thus, the symptoms can be missed.

The earlier you understand anxiety and behaviour the sooner you can make changes that protect your child from mental health challenges in the future.

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