Mental Health

POD-CACHE S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr. Helen Bilton

02/02/2023 We meet with Dr. Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play, how different early years settings can support outdoor learning and we also touch on Helen's FutureLearn courses.

Christmas on a benefits budget

06/12/2022 Presents, decorations, festive treats...all part of the festive experience. However, not everyone has the financial means to replicate a movie perfect Christmas. Victoria Bartle tells of how she budgets for Christmas while on benefits.

Christmas music activities for children with challenging circumstances

02/12/2022 Music activities can be a great way of engaging and distracting children with difficult circumstances. Ryan Humphrey proposes 3 ideas for music activities you can try this Christmas to brighten up the day of those in your care.

The impact of fuel poverty on children’s development and wellbeing

06/10/2022 With costs of basic necessities continuing to grow, taking action to protect children's wellbeing is more important than ever before. Fey Cole identifies the different areas of children's development that could be directly affected by fuel poverty.

Fostering resilience in children

20/07/2022 Arguably, developing resilience can contribute to a child's successful growth into an adult in society. Stephanie Moriarty explores the role of families in fostering this resilience and independence, and proposes strategies that can support them.

Mental Health Awareness Week – promoting good mental health

12/05/2022 9-15 May is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is centred around loneliness. Ruth McGuire looks at the correlation between mental health and loneliness and explains how we can reduce barriers to loneliness with positive behaviours.

The importance of sleep and how to sleep better

03/01/2022 Sleep is vital to our day-to-day functioning and wellbeing. With the 3rd of January marking the 'Festival of Sleep Day', Marina Gardasevic talks about why sleep is so important and provides some tips on how we can improve our sleep routines.

Consent, health treatment and the rights of a child

30/12/2021 Vaccinations stir a heated ethical debate in the media, particularly with regards to children's consent. Ruth McGuire analyses children's capacity to understand the risks surrounding their own health, their rights and the laws around consent.