Some children stand at the back of the room when they first arrive. They aren't trying to avoid joining in, they're trying to feel safe. The lovely part is watching what happens…
Why do children listen to other adults, even when their parents have been saying exactly the same thing? A little while ago, one of our students auditioned for a solo in our…
Some children ask the same question several times before a new experience or an important event. It can feel frustrating, but over the years I've realised they're often asking for something much…
Every child gets things wrong sometimes. The difference isn't whether they make mistakes, it's how they learn to respond to them. Here's one approach that's worked well over the years.
Parents often describe their child as either "confident" or "shy." After more than twenty years working with children, I've come to think it's rarely that simple.
Many children aren't frightened of the activity itself. They're worried about all the things they don't know yet. A little familiarity before they arrive can make those first few minutes feel much…
Many parents worry they're not giving their child enough opportunities. But over the years, I've realised that sometimes the biggest gift we can give children is a little more space to breathe.
A little while ago, a young girl arrived for her first Theatretrain session. She was holding tightly onto her mum’s hand. She looked nervous. Unsure. I wasn’t convinced she’d come through the…
One of the questions parents ask me from time to time is: “How do I know if they’re actually enjoying it?” It’s a fair question. Especially if your child isn’t someone who…
You’ve picked them up after what looked like a brilliant day. You ask what they did and all you get is “I don’t know.” If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone.
