How to be an Adult Who Makes Children Feel Safe
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 02/03/2023

In this episode of Pooky Ponders, I consider what ‘safe adults’ are and why our children need adults who make them feel safe.  We explore 5Cs as a framework and springboard: 
* Calm
* Consistent
* Communications
* Connection
* Curiosity

LINKS
If today’s episode piqued your interest, you might be interested in the following:
* GUIDE: How to Listen So Children Will Talk - https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/How-to-Listen-so-Children-Will-Talk-.pdf 
* VLOG: Why We Need to Love, Listen & Laugh - https://youtu.be/sK5j64jAlKA
* GUIDE: Getting to Why - Ideas for Asking and Listening - https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Getting-to-Why.pdf
* PODCAST: How can we build effective learning relationships with every student? | Kevin Hewitson - https://pookyh.buzzsprout.com/1183931/8296802-how-can-we-build-effective-learning-relationships-with-every-student-kevin-hewitson
* BITESIZE CPD: How to be a Safe Adult - slides and resources so you can teach the ideas in this podcast to your team - https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/bitesize-cpd-how-to-be-a-safe-adult

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