Monthly Archives: July 2018

When kids aren’t in their bodies, how do we get them back?

Posted on July 24, 2018 by olivehickmott

The first rule is that we have to do everything we can to help them feel safe in their bodies.  I am sure you feel that your children are safe but they can be struggling with a lot of anxiety … Continue reading →

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When kids aren’t in their bodies, what are they doing?

Posted on July 23, 2018 by olivehickmott

Before I go further from my last post, being grounded does NOT mean being sent to your bedroom for a period of time, it means being in your body, in the present and fully engaged; not drifting around reliving past … Continue reading →

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When kids aren’t in their bodies, how do we expect them to learn anything?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by olivehickmott

  Children and adults can be ungrounded and not in their bodies for all sorts of reasons – stress, anxiety, overwhelm, traumatic experiences (including pre, during or after birth), early adoption, emergency c-section, living in an ungrounded environment, the list … Continue reading →

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Dyslexic kids just can’t do phonics

Posted on July 10, 2018 by olivehickmott

That isn’t the way their brains work.  They are creative big-picture thinkers and breaking words do into tiny bits just doesn’t make any sense to them.  When these same children manage to accidentally start recognising words,  the skill all fluent … Continue reading →

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