8 steps to better revision - exam, peer and social media pressure burns out our teenagers

8 steps to better revision - exam, peer and social media pressure burns out our teenagers

Is your teenager under pressure at school to achieve, achieve and achieve more again?
Our teenagers are under massive pressure as it’s exam season again. The truth is, life shouldn't be ‘stressful’ for 17 year olds. It is though, and that’s a shame.

We see more and more of them at our Clinic this time of the year, stressed out.

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Your wellbeing - is it all in your head?

Your wellbeing - is it all in your head?

It is well known that the brain is an electrochemical organ, and the electro-chemical activity is displayed in the form of brainwaves.

But what are these brainwaves and what do they do?

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Yoga - the surprising benefits revealed

Yoga - the surprising benefits revealed

A recent review of the literature in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice suggests that yoga may change brain waves as well as structure. A group of researchers analysed fifteen studies examining the effects of yoga on brain waves as well as structural changes in brain activation following participating in yoga postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation-based yoga. 

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The rare benefit of exercise revealed by neuroscientists

The rare benefit of exercise revealed by neuroscientists

Neuroscience shows once again that staying active as a lifestyle can significantly change the way we live. Forget about joining a gym for guilt or because it’s January. Find out why research suggests taking up exercise as a lifestyle choice. 

One of the best and most immediate benefits of breaking a sweat is

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Santa - fantasy ruined by the internet? We discussed this on BBC radio this morning.

Santa - fantasy ruined by the internet? We discussed this on BBC radio this morning.

A research has just come out about how the internet, namely “online ads, search engines and social media are spoiling children's belief in Santa. Since 1997, the year Google search launched, 26% of children have had their belief in Santa ended by the internet.” 

We discussed this on the BBC Radio today with Paul Stainton.

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Do you know how your 'internal radio broadcast' influences you every day?

Do you know how your 'internal radio broadcast' influences you every day?

Have you ever thought of what your 'internal radio' is broadcasting to you all day long? 

As you go about your day, start to listen to how you talk to yourself.
Does any of the following sound familiar? 

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3 steps to help if your child is mirror-writing.

3 steps to help if your child is mirror-writing.

I come across a lot of parents worried sick about this. The truth is, there is no need to worry. 
Everybody knows that to start with, young children are expected to write and read big letters, but after a few months they have to write and read smaller and smaller ones, which can be really difficult for them. 

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The new generation of parents - 'the drones'

The new generation of parents - 'the drones'

My generation grew up 'helicopter parented' and raised to appreciate individuality and self expression, but it was still a trophy-driven childhood with competition at its heart. We are now starting to run our families a lot later than our parents did and having had only ourselves to look after. It requires a big shift in mindset. 

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Soaring level of depression amongst our youngsters - they are just not good enough!

Soaring level of depression amongst our youngsters - they are just not good enough!

Why are more and more of our children burdened with self-harming tendencies, eating disorders, depression, drugs and various addictions? Why do they finish school and have no direction, no drive, and no self-confidence?

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72% of parents feel out of control.. Are you one of them?

72% of parents feel out of control.. Are you one of them?

Interested in finding out what other parents want for their children the most? 
According to parents we surveyed in Cambridgeshire in the last months, health and happiness are the most important things they want for their children. So the Cambridge Coaching Clinic went deeper. We asked to find out what happiness really meant to them. 
Here are the top 5 answers: 

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