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Early Years Mental Health & Wellbeing

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25 May 2021

Early Years Mental Health: Nurturing the Whole Child

Helping children make sense of their world through emotional, social, and behavioural well-being.

At Kids Planet, we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Our mission is to teach children how to navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop the resilience they need to cope with life’s obstacles.

Children learn to be strong and independent through positive, responsive relationships. By providing a “grounding” of warmth and security, we give our little ones a secure base from which to explore the world with confidence.

Our Holistic Approach

Stability & Routine

Regular routines offer a sense of safety and stability. When children feel secure in their environment, their confidence grows, enabling them to master communication and self-control.

Emotionally Secure Staff

Our Key Worker system ensures every child has a deep, warm connection with a practitioner who listens and responds to their individual needs, making them feel truly valued.

Resilience in Nature

Time in nature builds resilience. We promote ‘POW’ (Pulse, Out of breath, Warmth) to help children understand their body’s physical responses to play and emotion.

The Nutrition Link

Healthy eating assists with emotional regulation and sleep. We ensure mealtimes are social, colourful, and inviting experiences that promote a positive relationship with food.

Mindful Moments at Kids Planet

We incorporate specialized activities designed to promote daily mindfulness for both our children and our staff.

🦋 The Butterfly Club

Daily sessions incorporating meditation, yoga, and simple breathing techniques to help children find their “inner calm.”

🏺 The Mindful Jar

A creative tool where children “fill a jar with their emotions” using coloured sand, helping them visualize and clear their thoughts.

Nurturing Our Teams

We recognise that to deliver outstanding childcare, our teams must be nurtured too. By prioritising employee health and well-being, we empower our staff to think creatively and offer the tools they need to thrive and feel fulfilled in their roles.

Want to Know More?

Our Nursery Managers are always happy to discuss your child’s emotional and developmental needs. Get in touch with your local nursery today.

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