Cambridge Lifeskills

The Waipa Fun Run is THIS WEEKEND and we are proud to be sponsoring the 2km Schools Challenge!

This is an awesome fundraiser for St Patrick's School and Cambridge Lifeskills. If you haven't registered, check it out online and join us at this awesome event on Sunday!

https://www.waipafunrun.co.nz/

Our chosen charity for this event is Cambridge Lifeskills
For every student entry $1.00 is donated to this amazing ‘complimentary’ counselling service available to Cambridge school children aged 5-15.

Cambridge Lifeskills is local which enables whanau with students in different schools to be seen and counselled in their familiar school environment.

Cambridge Lifeskills service began in 1992 and there has been a steady increase in the need for such a service in the community, and we are proud to support them.
Visit https://www.cambridgelifeskills.co.nz/

Children perceive the world through the lens of our actions, not just our words. They are keen observers, absorbing not only what we say but, more significantly, how we navigate the complexities of life. Our behaviors become their guide, shaping their understanding of relationships, resilience, and values.

What do you model?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Share your thoughts in the comments.

CREDIT Moxie Speech Pathology

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By popular demand, we have loaded the online webinars via Eventfinda NZ for another 2 weeks.

These webinars are available to purchase and watch in your own time prior to the expiry date of 13 August.

Link to purchase tickets on Eventfinda NZ or by clicking on the link below:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/search?q=Nathan+Wallis+virtual+webinars

Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids — Coping Skills for Kids Inside: A child therapist's favorite ways to help kids learn to take a deep breath, including quick explanations and videos of deep breathing techniques.

Dear Students,

Exams do not measure your intelligence, your worth or even your learning.
Exams simply measure your ability to digest and re-share information.
This information is often asked in trick-speak (to test the way your brain processes), in tense conditions and under pressure.
We can’t all do that.

Doesn’t mean you didn’t pay attention, study hard or try your very best.
Doesn’t mean your teachers have somehow failed you, nor have you failed them or let anyone down.

And it certainly doesn’t mean you are not amazing, wonderful humans with so much to offer this parched world.

Chances are you would be able to answer correctly on the same subjects in a relaxed environment with straight-shooting questions.

The exam system is flawed, but that’s okay, that’s life.
Life is flawed.
You tried your hardest and that has weight in this world of ours.
That matters.
Your time to shine will come.
And oh my, will you shine.

And no one will be able to measure that either.
What a wonderful thing.

Donna Ashworth
I Wish I Knew: https://amzn.to/3JVMJlZ

Art shared with permission from the WONDERFUL Lisa Aisato, from her amazing book ‘All the colours of life’ (link in comments, I adore this book)

HERE IS A LIST OF THE MANY WAYS IN WHICH PUTTING TOGETHER PUZZLES CAN BENEFIT YOUR CHILD

"There is no doubt that puzzles represent an excellent learning tool for children. They are available everywhere, affordable to purchase and come in whatever difficulty level needed. It’s no wonder this classic toy is loved by both parents and educators."

https://infographicjournal.com/11-benefits-of-puzzles-for-child-development/

When a child is anxious, the urge to 'fix' the problem, talk them out of it, rationalise, or somehow 'do' something to make them feel differently can be overwhelming.

Just being with the distress, acknowledging it, validating that it is how it feels right now, and making space for that feeling, whilst holding on to your own 'okayness' is often just the co-regulation that is needed.

Credits: Krysten Taprell, The Therapist Parent

The Importance of Positive Discipline

CREDIT Wildflower Parenting

POSITIVE APPROACHES TO MANAGING YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR AT HOME with Niki Green.

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND - 14 DAYS UNLIMITED VIEWING and DOWNLOAD RESOURCE PACK

‘What we sometimes see as a failure to behave properly, is actually a failure to communicate properly’

This webinar can help parents and carers in understanding and encouraging positive behaviour in their children whilst being able to maintain a strong relationship with the child. The webinar will

Educate around what is and what drives behaviour
To understand the child’s needs and how to better manage emotions, both theirs and yours
Effective discipline strategies
Managing behaviour in collaborative and positive ways
Explore natural and logical consequences and the reasoning behind them
Setting limits and which behaviours to prioritise
Maintaining a strong relationship with your child whilst still enforcing boundaries
Looking after yourself as a parent
There is an electronic resource pack download in order to support moving forward from the webinar.

https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/positive-approaches-to-managing-behaviour/

A Dozen Ways to Co-Regulate With Your Child

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IN THE RESOURCE STORE

CALMING STRATEGIES

Young people can work through their personalised strategies, making a visual reminder. Includes a template for a version which can then be laminated to create a keyring resource, especially useful as a reminder in school.

Calm Cards will work well during this activity, also available.

Download at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/calming-strategies/

Happiness Chemicals

CREDIT Institute of Child Psychology

IN THE RESOURCE STORE

Hacking Our Happiness Chemicals

Activity pack focusing on happiness chemicals – seratonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins. Essential for our wellbeing this pack aims to build awareness that will protect mental health in future.
Useful for whole class PHSE lessons (pdf’s could be imported into a powerpoint presentation) and suitable for KS2 and particularly teenagers in 1-1 and group sessions.

Download at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/hacking-your-happiness-chemicals/.

Why executive function is needed in the classroom for higher learning development... https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-07-8-executive-functioning-skills-child-cant-complete-tasks-stay-organized-school/

I can’t sit still for long 💕
Inspired by my child xx

SETTING SIMPLE BOUNDARIES
The Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated. It's one of those basic human philosophies

1. Say no to tasks you don't want to do - or don't have time to do.
2. Accept offers of support
3. Request help or assistance when needed
4. Learn to delegate tasks
5. Be protective of your time and don't overcommit.
6. Ask for space – we all need it at times
7. Thank people without apologisies, regret or shame
Accord others the same boundaries.

Quote of the Day

So good. 💓

The 4 S’s of Attachment - critical for healthy child development. 💛

A positive parent-child relationship impacts how a child feels about themselves, how they interact, and how they relate to others throughout their entire lives.

Great Kids, Inc. (Growing Great Kids)

Cambridge Lifeskills are our charity partner. $1 of every Waipa Fun Run entry goes directly to Lifeskills to help them continue to provide their exceptional service to our Cambridge school children.

Cambridge Lifeskills have been providing a FREE counselling service to the 12 public schools in the Cambridge district since 1997.
They receive NO government funding and rely solely on the generosity and support of our Cambridge community.

Check out their page for some awesome resources and read about how they can support your child online at https://www.cambridgelifeskills.co.nz/

Credit Renewed Hope Parenting ❤️

Wildling Books - Award-Winning Kids Books Aroha's Way & How Do I Feel Wildling Books create stunning children's books that help kids understand and express their emotions. Home of best-selling Aroha's Way children's book series.