The Mindful Moon UK

The Mindful Moon UK Giving children, young people and parents the tools to improve their mental health and wellbeing. BSc (Hons) Crim & Psych (Open). Mindfulness Teacher Diploma.

MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing 2021-2023 (currently studying). Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellness Diploma. Mindfulness in Children Diploma. Meditation Teacher Diploma. Pathological Demand Avoidance Diploma. Anxiety in Children and Young People During Covid-19. Covid-19 Psychological First Aid. Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People, Public Health England. DBS checked. Fully Insured.

Thinking of you all ❤️
21/06/2026

Thinking of you all ❤️

Summer AnxietySummer is on it's way 🌞 Just like the colder, darker months can effect our mood, so too can the summer. Th...
06/06/2026

Summer Anxiety

Summer is on it's way 🌞
Just like the colder, darker months can effect our mood, so too can the summer. The increase in temperature induces symptoms that are very similar to anxiety and panic. These include:

☀️ sweating
☀️ tiredness
☀️ nausea
☀️ dehydration
☀️ restlessness
☀️ palpitations
☀️ shortness of breath
☀️ feeling hot and flushed.

Add in the people around you having fun in the sun you can fill pressured to enjoy it.

I have to confess I am very much an Autumn/Winter person and summer anxiety is something I get.

Here are some tips to help ease the anxiety:

❤️ keep your body cool -light coloured, loose clothes❤️ drink plenty of water
❤️ have a fan in your room
❤️ keep in the shade when you can
❤️ avoid being out in the hottest parts of the day
❤️ when out and about take a bottle of water, cap, fan and sunglasses.

Butterfly tapping/ Butterfly hugThis technique is used to relax and calm a person during anxiety attacks.To get the most...
11/05/2026

Butterfly tapping/ Butterfly hug

This technique is used to relax and calm a person during anxiety attacks.

To get the most from this technique:

* Start off by engaging in one of the breathing techniques we have discussed such as the rescue breaths.

* Focus on the present moment - activate your mindfulness.

* Across your chest make a butterfly using your hands. Your hands will need to be palm to the back of the opposite hand with your thumbs intertwined so they move like wings (similar to when you make a bird shadow puppet).

* Tap slowly, left to right. Continue this until you feel calm and grounded.

* Stay in the present. Allow the mind and the body to slow down.

Square/Paper breathing - adapted for the SATs/G.C.S.E'sDuring their test or just before it starts, children and young pe...
11/05/2026

Square/Paper breathing - adapted for the SATs/G.C.S.E's

During their test or just before it starts, children and young people may be feeling anxious or distracted. This technique will help to slow the breathing, refocus and bring them back to the present. It's so hard to concentrate when your mind is off on a wander.

Take the test paper in front of you and start at the top left corner. Trace your finger along the side of the paper and take a slow deep breath in, as we turner the corner and come down the next side breathe out, nice and slow. Repeat this as you go around the paper. Do this as many times as you need.

SATs Battle Cry!Battle cry's are affirmations and they are a great way to build up confidence and resilience. Here are a...
11/05/2026

SATs Battle Cry!

Battle cry's are affirmations and they are a great way to build up confidence and resilience. Here are a few you can shout either by yourself or with your team:

🔥 I am brave!
🔥 I am loved!
🔥 I am powerful!
🔥 I am unstoppable!
🔥 I will never give up!
🔥 I am unbeatable!
🔥 I am proud of me!

The more you say them, the more your mindset will change. You can do this!

5 things - SATs editionThis technique was a fun challenge for the year 6 group at the mental health festival. It really ...
11/05/2026

5 things - SATs edition

This technique was a fun challenge for the year 6 group at the mental health festival. It really made them focus in on the environment around them. Whether you are in a hall or classroom you can use this to focus the mind and ground yourself.

Here's some examples of the things they might sense in the test:

5 things I can see - pen, paper, chair, table, teacher, friends, door, window

4 things I can hear - paper rustling, clock ticking, cars outside, my breathing

3 things I can smell - school dinners cooking, teachers perfume/after shave, the washing powder used on my uniform

2 things I can touch - table, paper, pen, seat, carpet with my foot

1 thing I can taste - toothpaste, breakfast, water I had

Square breathing - adapted for the SATs
During their test or just before it starts, children may be feeling anxious or distracted. This technique will help to slow the breathing, refocus and bring them back to the present. It's so hard to concentrate when your mind is off on a wander.
Take the test paper in front of you and start at the top left corner. Trace your finger along the side of the paper and take a slow deep breath in, as we turner the corner and come down the next side breathe out, nice and slow. Repeat this as you go around the paper. Do this as many times as you need.

Wishing all those taking their SAT's this week Good Luck 🌟 Remember, the SAT's don't reflect who you are. They are there...
11/05/2026

Wishing all those taking their SAT's this week Good Luck 🌟

Remember, the SAT's don't reflect who you are. They are there to measure how well the school is doing.

My Stress Buster TimetableAs year 6 pupils prepare for their SATs in school this week, I thought I'd share this timetabl...
10/05/2026

My Stress Buster Timetable

As year 6 pupils prepare for their SATs in school this week, I thought I'd share this timetable that you can use at home, to prepare them daily for the tests

This is an example of what it might look like. It's really important that we help them prepare for this kind of testing as it will be a feature in their lives from primary, through secondary and at college and university if they choose that route.

In the morning we focus on keeping calm, relaxed and present in the moment. Refreshing breathing techniques they can use in the tests will help them if they feel anxious, stressed or upset. Affirmations build confidence and resilience. They are brave, they are strong, they are kind, are just a few that you could pick.

It's important to wind down from the tests as well, so I have added activities such as reading, playing, mindfulness and the quiet zone.

During this SATs week I cannot stress enough how important the buddy bench will be. Encourage your child to talk to their friends -share their experience together. We know how valuable our friends are during times of worry. They could also find a teacher or a member of the support staff to chat too.

I've added a 'treat' at the end of the week. This could be anything your child enjoys - park trip, film day, baking or maybe a favourite meal. Celebrate their wins this week.

Below you can access a blank version of this timetable to use and fill in with your child.

https://www.canva.com/.../UVmuZmEuglywaREyk2JgVg/view...

SATs WeekWishing all those taking their SATs the best of luck.Remember the results don't define who you are. You are AMA...
10/05/2026

SATs Week

Wishing all those taking their SATs the best of luck.
Remember the results don't define who you are. You are AMAZING 🌟

Monday 11 May - English grammar, punctuation and spelling Papers 1 and 2

Tuesday 12 May - English reading

Wednesday 13 May - Mathematics Papers 1 and 2

Thursday 14 May - Mathematics Paper 3

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough! 🎂 Thank you for all that you have done for us 🌳"We often talk of saving the...
08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough! 🎂

Thank you for all that you have done for us 🌳

"We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves. With or without us, the wild will return". Sir David Attenborough

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