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Each week, we feature 'The Wellbeing Bookshelf' - a spotlight on one key resource to support your family. Whether it is a book, a podcast, or a helpful website, we will hand-pick tools that offer insight, practical advice, comfort, and inspiration.
Check out this week's recommendation, along with news on upcoming wellbeing events.
The Wellbeing Bookshelf:
The Wellbeing Bookshelf:
This Week's Recommendation: The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson.
This Week's Recommendation: The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson.
This week we are adding a true modern classic to our wellbeing shelf: The Whole-Brain Child.
We all have moments where we wish we had a manual for our children’s big emotions. This book acts as that guide, transforming complex neuroscience into gentle, everyday tools that are perfect for the primary school years.
The authors explain that a child’s upstairs brain—the part responsible for decision-making and empathy—is still very much under construction during these years. This helps us understand that when children are overwhelmed, they often need our help to bridge the gap between their logical left brain and their emotional right brain. By naming a feeling to help tame it, we can support them in navigating their internal world more calmly.
Rather than just navigating a difficult day, this book offers ways to turn tricky moments into opportunities for connection and emotional growth. It is an empowering, easy-to-digest read that focuses on building resilience and emotional intelligence together.
Spring Sounds: A Celebration of Music & a Day of Discovery
Spring Sounds: A Celebration of Music & a Day of Discovery
We are excited to recommend Spring Sounds, a free, all-day music festival taking place on Sunday 22nd March at Kingston University’s Town House.
Engaging with music is a fantastic way to lower stress, but this event has the potential to offer even more wellbeing benefits. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn alongside our children, and experience the joy of trying something new together. Making new discoveries and finding potential new hobbies as a family not only builds confidence but helps us stay connected - key pillars of positive mental health. There is something for everyone to explore here:
Try-an-Instrument Zones: A chance to get hands-on with a variety of instruments with experts on hand to help.
Creative Workshops: From Samba drumming and marching band sessions to composing music for video games and playing the Gamelan.
Live Performances: Enjoy everything from Brazilian drumming and choir showcases to "Music Wars" concerts.
Taster Sessions: Specific classes for different age groups, including sessions for 0-4s, 5-7s, and 7-11s.
The event is split into three zones throughout the day, so you can drop in for a specific workshop or stay for the whole celebration.
When: Sunday 22 March, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Town House, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road
Cost: Free (Registration/booking for specific workshops is recommended)
For more details and to book your free tickets, visit: kingstonheritage.org.uk/springsounds
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Who are we?
Who are we?
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a schools-based service, supporting children, young people and parents’
emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Who do we support?
Who do we support?
We work with children and young people, from the age of
5 to 18, who experience difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These can be common for lots of young people and might include sadness, feeling low, anxiety or low self-esteem.
In primary schools, we also offer parents individual guided self-help sessions based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles, either around supporting their child to manage anxiety, or behaviour that challenges.
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
In addition, we support schools and families with:
In addition, we support schools and families with:
● parent webinars on a range of topics
● coffee mornings based at your child’s school
● staff workshops and support
● group work, assemblies and workshops to promote
emotional wellbeing
To self-refer, please follow the link below to complete a short online form:
Mental Health Support - Self Referral - Achieving for Children
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