Preparing Your Child for School
Starting School can feel exciting or daunting for your child particularly if they are separating from you for the first time. Some children are eager and ready to begin the next stage of their life, and others find it a daunting experience, filled with worry and anxiety. Dealing with the unknown and feeling out of control can […]
Hug-a-Bug Poem
We have created a poem that you might like to read to your little one as a way of helping them to understand the importance of difference. It is designed to help them appreciate their own differences and to be accepting of their own uniqueness. Let us talk a bit more about Hug-a-Bugs: Some are […]
Introducing Hug-a-Bug World
Welcome to Hug-a-Bug World. We offer a supportive community where you will find all the information you need to help raise resilient children. Parents and carers need help too! With parents working hard and a lack of extended support, parenting can feel overwhelming at times. Many different responsibilities can affect family life and sometimes it […]
Hopes and Dreams of Hug-a-Bug World
Hug-a-Bug World is committed to raising awareness, resilience, and acceptance in children and families in our society. We want to show how the richness of diversity can enrich the UNIQUE journey and experiences of everyone. We hope to create a space where better understanding can grow and where we can celebrate difference together. Hug-a-Bug World […]
Hug-a-Bug World Books
Hug-a-Bug World is filled with fun stories that you can read with your young child. The stories provide scenarios that children may encounter in the real world as they develop and socialize through life. They are designed to enhance a child’s emotional and social development and to help them build resilience. The books explore some […]
Hug-a-Bug Tree Symbolism
We chose a tree and nature in Hug-a-Bug World to represent the connection between humans and nature. The tree represents our roots, the potential for growth, seasonal changes and the paths we follow. Trees are resilient, and historically represent wisdom and strength. The wise old tree in Huig-a-Bug World characterises a strong role model for […]
Building Optimism in Children
When we are optimistic, we are less likely to give up when faced with problems. We feel more in control, confident, and open to learning ways to problem solve. It is therefore paramount for us to be optimistic around children. Look for the positives when you engage with children and monitor what you say and […]
Building Resilience in Children
When building the vital skills of resilience in children, it’s important to raise awareness of the skills and competencies they already demonstrate. Providing support to strengthen those skills and competencies is the first step to helping them move forward. We have all shown resilience growing up, through what we have survived, how we bounced back, […]
Dealing with Life Stressors
In today’s ever-changing world it’s necessary to support, educate, and empower our children to understand and cope with the volume of daily changes we experience. We also know that over time, negativity can have a significant impact on a child’s self-worth and overall wellbeing (feeling not good enough). These negative experiences can also affect family […]
Soothing the Nervous System
When we look at a baby, we can easily view their developmental immaturity and dependency on adults. Babies need adults to understand their feeding requirements, provide help to get around and know what they want because they lack the language to express their own needs. Babies have different cries, but it can sometimes feel that […]