48 episodes

How do we navigate childhood in a century that we have never experienced ever before? How do we parent children, when they are managing obstacles we do not even understand? Gritty Growing Up focuses on those topics and conversations that you know you need to have, but sometimes do not know where to start. From mental health to exams, consent to social behaviours, grab a cup of tea and let's talk mental health together.

Gritty Growing Up: Navigating Childhood in the 21st Century Dandelion Training

    • Kids & Family

How do we navigate childhood in a century that we have never experienced ever before? How do we parent children, when they are managing obstacles we do not even understand? Gritty Growing Up focuses on those topics and conversations that you know you need to have, but sometimes do not know where to start. From mental health to exams, consent to social behaviours, grab a cup of tea and let's talk mental health together.

    Set Goals that TERRIFY YOU!

    Set Goals that TERRIFY YOU!

    Why do we need to set big goals? 
    Why do we need to be role modelling it to young people? 
    Why do we need to be encouraging the BIG dreamers? 

    Listen and find out! 

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    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

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    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings #attitudes #family #parenting #parents #familymentalhealth #well-being 

    • 9 min
    Why we need to 'Stop Ticking Boxes'

    Why we need to 'Stop Ticking Boxes'

    If you have followed us for a while, you'll know our motto is 'Stop Ticking Boxes - Start Changing Attitudes' but why?

    Dive in with us, as we explore why it is so important to stop using checklists and start being more holistic in our approach

    If you want to hear more about raising child resilience and connection, join us at the Dandelion Conference on April 27th 2024, details can be found at:
    https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/dandelion-conference/

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    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

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    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings #attitudes #family #parenting #parents #familymentalhealth #well-being 

    • 11 min
    Becoming Fearless - Guest Slot with Chris Sheehan

    Becoming Fearless - Guest Slot with Chris Sheehan

    Can we support our children to become Fearless? Gritty Growing Up is joined by Chris Sheehan, one of our Dandelion Conference speakers, as we explore parenting, child mental health and creating a Fearless generation. Chris runs Fearless, which includes child coaching and guest speaking. He'll be running a one hour session with us soon! 

    If you want to hear more about raising child resilience and connection, join us at the Dandelion Conference on April 27th 2024, details can be found at:
    https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/dandelion-conference/

    Subscribe to our free articles and activities at: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/articles-resources/

    Learn more by completing one our courses: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/courses/

    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

    Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandelionTrainingandDevelopment

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandelion-training-and-development-578806207/

    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings #sensory

    • 42 min
    Sensory Behaviours - Why is the world too much?

    Sensory Behaviours - Why is the world too much?

    Do you have a child, or know a child, who cannot bear the world? They may want it to be quieter? smaller? safer? or, perhaps you know a child who is always wanting more colour, shine, sound? Dive into sensory behaviours with us as we look at the different experiences children may have....

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    Learn more by completing one our courses: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/courses/

    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

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    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings #sensory

    • 9 min
    ADHD - It's not poor parenting!

    ADHD - It's not poor parenting!

    What do we actually know about ADHD? Are we sat on a seat of judgement thinking that it is just poor parenting and children need more self-restraint? Or, do you recognise that this neurodevelopmental condition means that the world is experienced differently? Let's dive into ADHD, boredom and sensory seeking behaviours.

    Subscribe to our free articles and activities at: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/articles-resources/

    Learn more by completing one our courses: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/courses/

    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

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    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings 

    • 13 min
    Are you standing in front of speeding trains?

    Are you standing in front of speeding trains?

    Do you find yourself standing in front of speeding trains? Are you trying to save everyone, but feeling like you are falling flat on your back? Or worst case, becoming squished?

    Subscribe to our free articles and activities at: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/articles-resources/

    Learn more by completing one our courses: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/courses/

    Train to be a Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach: https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/level-4-mental-health-coach/

    Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandelionTrainingandDevelopment

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandelion-training-and-development-578806207/

    #childmentalhealth  #children #happiness #feelings 

    • 8 min

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