This week we’re exploring mindfulness - what it really means, how it feels in everyday life, and why it’s so much more than sitting still and breathing.

We talk honestly about our own journeys with mindfulness, including how Jennifer went from eye-rolling at the idea to fully embracing the power of slowing down, noticing the world through her senses, and finding tiny pockets of presence in a busy life.

We unpack some common myths (it’s not about being calm all the time) and look at why so many children are put off mindfulness when it’s taught in ways that don’t meet them where they are.

Most importantly, we share small, playful, developmentally-aware ways to weave mindfulness into family life, sensory moments, gentle pauses, everyday noticing - without pressure or perfection.

As always, it’s a blend of lived experience, emotional literacy, and what we see every day in our work with children and parents.

Welcome to the Bridge the Gap Podcast, real conversations about children’s emotions, behaviour and development, without the jargon or judgement. We talk openly about what’s going on for children and for the adults around them, from anxiety and anger to friendships, boundaries and belonging.

We blend lived experience with professional, emotional literacy and evidence-informed practice, to help you feel more confident supporting the children in your world. You can access exclusive content and information from us at Bridge the Gap through our website and digital offering.

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This week we're talking all things worry - what it is, what it isn’t, and why understanding the difference between worry and anxiety really matters for children (and for us as adults).

We explore what the brain is trying to do when we worry, why some common responses accidentally make anxiety worse, and how to help children feel less frightened by their thoughts. We also share why we don’t use “worry monsters,” how to guide a healthy worry conversation, and simple ways to support problem-solving when a child feels overwhelmed.

It’s our usual blend of lived experience, child development insight and practical strategies for parents, carers and professionals supporting children’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, and self-regulation.

Welcome to the Bridge the Gap Podcast, real conversations about children’s emotions, behaviour and development, without the jargon or judgement. We talk openly about what’s going on for children and for the adults around them, from anxiety and anger to friendships, boundaries and belonging.

We blend lived experience with professional, emotional literacy and evidence-informed practice, to help you feel more confident supporting the children in your world. You can access exclusive content and information from us at Bridge the Gap through our website and digital offering.⁠

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Connecting With Our Teens (Even When They Feel Like Strangers Overnight)In this episode we talk honestly about the emotional shift that happens when our children hit those in-between years, from year 7 in secondary school, sudden changes in identity, friendships, attitude, and how hard it can be for parents to let go of the version of them we knew while learning who they are becoming.We explore:What makes connection feel harder in the early teen yearsThe grief and wobble parents sometimes feel when our child changesSimple, doable ways to “show up” even when they push us away“The Power of Ten”, small daily moments that build trust over timeSafe, respectful touches and why they still matter even for big kidsOur own lived experiences as parents, the mistakes, the surprises, and the winsIt’s a gentle, real-life conversation about staying connected while giving them space to grow and giving ourselves compassion as we adapt with them.PODCAST WITH JENNIFER WYMAN AND NIKKI WEBSTER directors of Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C.Join us to discuss all things mental health, parenting & supporting children.

Welcome to the Bridge the Gap Podcast, real conversations about children’s emotions, behaviour and development, without the jargon or judgement. We talk openly about what’s going on for children and for the adults around them, from anxiety and anger to friendships, boundaries and belonging.

We blend lived experience with professional, emotional literacy and evidence-informed practice, to help you feel more confident supporting the children in your world.You can access exclusive content and information from us at Bridge the Gap through our website and digital offering.https://www.jwbridgethegap.com/https://bridgethegap-onlinecourses.th...⁠#childanger #childmentalhealth #parentingpodcasts #parentingteens #childanxiety