VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is back this June bank holiday, Sunday 4th June. Join us and fundraise for Sensational Kids and help support children in therapy. With waiting lists now at crisis point. The demand for Sensational Kids services has never been greater. Timely intervention is critical for children to reach their potential in education and life. Your support will help us continue to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services for children and young people aged 3 to 18. How to get involved? Step 1: Register with the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon here.  Step 2: Join our iDonate Fundraising Team here or GivenGain team here. You’ll be given a link to share online for fundraising, making it easy for your family and friends to sponsor you,   Not sure where to start? There are so many ways to start fundraising. Start with sharing your fundraising link on social media so […]

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Nest swing

With large 100cm diameter space, this swing provides a fun hang out space for kids to safely spin or swing into action

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Magic Puzzle Ball

Mix the balls around and then match the coloured balls with the coloured rings

Great fidget toy as well as a puzzle to solve over and over again

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Squish Carrot

These carrot stress balls make all the accumulated tension and stress just vanish as soon as you squeeze it in your hands!

It is a must have for everybody who wants to keep calm and focused or needs to release the tension and relieve anxiety.

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Keep Cool!

Most of us find ourselves having to deal with anger in the classroom at some time or other.

Keep Cool provides teachers with practical guidance and strategies for helping students to understand what anger is, where it comes from and how to deal with it. It focuses on assisting students to develop a repertoire of responses for managing feelings of anger before they get out of control.

 

 

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The New Baby – First Experience Books

This book introduces young children to the idea of welcoming a new baby into the family.

This text is designed to introduce young children to the situation of a new baby in an amusing and friendly way.

It is a good starting point for children and adults to discuss the experience, and can also be used by slightly older children to read for themselves.

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Calming Weighted Animals

Benefits of Weighted Stuffed Animals

Weighted stuffed animals offer unique support for children and individuals seeking sensory and emotional balance.

Here’s how they can make a difference:

  • Calming Sensory Input

The gentle pressure from a weighted stuffed animal helps soothe the nervous system, reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and offering a comforting sense of security.

  • Emotional Support

Weighted stuffed animals provide a source of companionship and reassurance. Hugging or holding one can help ease stress, assist with transitions, and provide comfort in challenging situations.

  • Enhanced Focus and Attention

Squeezing or holding a weighted stuffed animal offers grounding sensory feedback, which can improve focus and concentration, especially during tasks requiring sustained attention.

  • Convenient and Discreet

Designed to be portable, weighted stuffed animals are easy to take along wherever support is needed, whether at home, school, or out and about.

  • Sleep Aid

As a bedtime companion, a weighted stuffed animal can foster relaxation and a sense of calm, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep—especially helpful for individuals with sleep difficulties.

 

Whether for comfort, sensory support, or improved focus, weighted stuffed animals offer versatile benefits tailored to individual needs.

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