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Brushing up on friendliness skills

1st February 2021

Being friendly is something we’re all capable of – we all enjoy being friendly and having ‘friendliness directed towards us. Connection from friendly outreach is one our very basic human needs, but underlying what seems like a natural skill, there are some key factors that drive success. Let’s take a look. Temperament Obviously, this is…

New start, new friends; dealing with the wobbles

30th January 2021

Claire Orange

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Anything that starts with ‘new’ smacks of change. While some children thrive when change is afoot, others start the ‘What if…’ scenario-building exercise that usually becomes a one-way path to wailing and gnashing of teeth – for everyone! What if I’m not with any of my friends in my new class?What if a stick out…

Emotional Wayfinding – what signs are posted on your emotional roadmap?

23rd June 2020

Claire Orange

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I sat and listened to some very experienced urban planners talking about ‘wayfinding’ – all the ways that people navigate new and complex landscapes using maps and signs. As someone with very little sense of direction, signs are an essential part of my day as I move through schools, health systems and suburbs. Travelling along…

Family self-isolation – start your wellbeing planning now

17th March 2020

Claire Orange

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As all eyes are on what is a completely unexpected world event, taking this unique time in human history to get back to basics with your family could be a gift. Let’s face it, life is busy! Right now though, as self-isolation becomes a thing, learning to lean into the situation and make the best…

Giving your child the gift of boredom

27th October 2019

Claire Orange

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“I’m bored!” I hear the sad refrain, yet as I cast my eyes over the trampoline, the bikes, scooters and skateboards, the puzzles, lego, forgotten blanket fort and siblings, I find it hard to believe that there is NOTHING there of interest to this small, petulant person in front of me. The declaration of boredom…

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Brushing up on friendliness skills

New start, new friends; dealing with the wobbles

Emotional Wayfinding – what signs are posted on your emotional roadmap?

Family self-isolation – start your wellbeing planning now

Giving your child the gift of boredom