Reading Together and the Bedtime Bond: Why Books Matter More Than Ever

There’s something sacred about bedtime. The soft light, the slowing breath, the quiet stillness between one day and the next.

And then…

“Can we read a book?”

It might seem like a small request. But reading together at bedtime isn’t just a habit — it’s a ritual of connection, comfort, and emotional growth.

At My Wellbeing School, we believe stories have the power to soothe, strengthen, and connect — especially during that tender, winding-down part of the day.

💛 Why Bedtime Reading Matters

Whether it’s a picture book, a feelings journal, or the same story for the 47th time, the act of reading together at night has enormous emotional and neurological benefits.

Bedtime stories help:

• Regulate the nervous system

• Signal safety and routine

• Build emotional bonds between parent and child

• Develop emotional language and empathy

• Create space for calm conversations about the day

It’s no...

Raising Brave Learners: Risk-Taking, Mistakes, and the Gift of Safe Boundaries

We want our children to grow up confident.
Curious.
Resilient.
Willing to try, fail, and try again.

But so often — especially when emotions are high — we rush in to protect, prevent, or perfect.

The truth is, learning involves risk.
And growing involves getting it wrong.

At My Wellbeing School, we believe in raising brave learners — children who feel safe enough to take emotional, social, and physical risks, and supported enough to bounce back when they stumble.

🧠 Why Risk-Taking Matters in Childhood

Healthy risk-taking is a vital part of development. Whether it’s climbing the big slide, trying a new food, asking a question in class, or admitting “I don’t know” — every risk is an act of courage.

When children take risks, they learn to:

• Test their limits and build confidence

• Problem-solve and adapt

• Develop resilience after failure

• Handle uncertainty and fear in healthy ways

• T...

Let Them Be Bored — and Remember to Wonder

The Joy and Power of Thinking Before Getting the Answer

“I’m bored.”

Two words that can make even the most patient parent or educator sigh.

But what if boredom wasn’t something to fix…
What if it was something to honour?

At My Wellbeing School, we believe that boredom is not the enemy of learning — it’s the gateway to wonder. And wonder is where creativity, curiosity, and emotional depth begin to bloom.

🌱 Why Boredom Is Actually a Gift

In a world of instant answers, flashing screens, and constant stimulation, our kids rarely have the chance to just… be.

When children are bored, their minds begin to:

• Drift

• Imagine

• Reflect

• Create

• Ask their own questions

Boredom makes space for original thought.
And in that space, children remember how to wonder — to sit with a question instead of rushing toward an answer.

🧠 Wonder Builds Better Thinkers

When we give kids the answer too quickly, we deny them the joy of ...