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Give a child a lump of Clay & watch them Play

August 12, 2010

There are lots of ways to keep your child happy and occupied on a rainy afternoon, but nothing beats a lump of clay. Play therapists use it  because it helps children explore difficult concepts and express fundamental emotions.  I love it because it is non-directive.  There is no right or wrong way.  Put a lump [...]

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How to Make a Wish on a Shooting Star

August 11, 2010

Last night between midnight and 2am, Zoe and I lay on our loungers in the garden huddled up in blankets and with lashings of tea to keep us warm, waiting for something magical to happen – and we were not disappointed. We’d been promised a meteor shower and what a magnificent display it was.  Mother [...]

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We’re celebrating the arrival of our ‘special little bundle’

August 10, 2010

Here at Magical Meditations 4 Kids we love a bargain so we’ve put together this special bundle of all 4 of our CDs at a wonderful price.  And there’s more! – instead of paying postage and packing for 4 CDs – you pay for JUST ONE. We think this is a great offer and we [...]

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Starting School Part Five: Practical Steps to Prepare

August 8, 2010

Being in a learning environment can be pretty daunting and learning to learn is a whole new skill in itself. Get your child ready to be a confident learner with these tips: Encourage them to do activities that mean they sit at a table.  Things like: drawing and painting. Get them used to sitting for [...]

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Help us to Spread the Magic!

August 7, 2010

Now that we’ve launched our wonderful (I know I’m biased) relaxation CDs, our next job is to spread the word about them far and wide and we need your help. If you have a blog, a website or send out a newsletter you may like to mention us and we’ll be very grateful. The CDs [...]

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They have finally arrived!!

August 6, 2010

Other authors did tell me it was a bit like having a baby – lots of planning and preparing, hard work and then the long wait.  I didn’t know quite what to expect but I can tell you it has been very like that. The journey has been quite intense.  From making contact with my [...]

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Starting School Part Four: Listening to their worries and talking through their fears

August 5, 2010

Talking positively to your child about starting school, as well as listening to and acknowledging any anxious feelings or fears they may have will help them develop coping strategies. Remember, your child may be anxious about what to expect on the first day of school, so be mindful not to dismiss their fears. Things that [...]

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Starting School Part Three: Boosting their confidence

August 4, 2010

Your child’s first day a school is a big step and can make them feel anxious, nervous and worried.  But you can be doing things in the weeks before to boost their confidence and get them ready to take that first step. Share the Magic with others! Hide Sites

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Starting School Part Two: Put yourself in their new shoes

August 3, 2010

Imagine your child on their first day at school.  They don’t know what to expect.  Everything is very new: new routine, new adult in their life, new peers, new clothes, new procedures, new rules, new building. They have already developed a sense of self and of environment and now it’s all wiped out and they [...]

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Starting School Part One: Can you remember your first day at school?

August 2, 2010

When I ask my therapy clients to think of a memory from childhood, their first day at school comes up more than any other memory. Whether it was a positive or negative experience it obviously was a very important day.  The time building up to that day can be overwhelming and many children suffer from [...]

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