Have you ever noticed that some children really struggle with their behaviour and concentration on the run-up to Christmas? Do you find them struggling to follow simple instructions, interact with peers and concentrate? Are they struggling to manage emotions and having more outbursts?
This podcast episode looks at why. It’s easy to assume it is because children are tired because it’s the end of term – but there may be other reasons too, especially for your more vulnerable children. Holidays can often be a source of fear, isolation and trauma,
In this episode, we explore why vulnerable children may be struggling on the run-up to Christmas and what you can do to help increase their feelings of safety and security before they break up for the holiday. We then look at what you can do to help them settle back into school when they return.