Professor Happy

Helicopter parent Vs Free Range parent Permissive Parenting Vs Authoritative Parenting FOMO vs. JOMO

I wrote an article last year about the negative impact of uncontrolled gaming that leads to escapism of reality that is pretty much in line with The Anxious Generation written by Jonathan Haidt ( hot in the news and the most talked about book these days …)

The negative effects of Smart Phone + Social Media + uncontrolled Gaming lead teens to anxiety/ loneliness/ depression …

Parents love their children and want them to be safe but also they are not responsible if handing over the keys to addictions.
Like a captain on a ship , dear Parents your responsibility is to steer your child away from potential dangers of prelonged gaming.

Jonathan Haidt has 4 easy steps for Rewiring of Childhood :

1. No smart phone : give them a brick
2. No social media until 16
3. Phone Free School
4. Free play in the real world ( don’t loose your freedom in exchange for mental prison )

Help children overcome the dark side of gaming — Professor Happy Are you concerned that your child's video game use may be negatively impacting their mental and physical health? If so, you're not alone. While playing video games can have some positive effects, it's crucial to be aware of the potential dangers. Research shows that there are six factors that moti

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFXiL4Ux0NfehE5XZWsuh_x_n5U799OR/view?usp=sharing

I am feeling very EXCITED 😍 to share insights from my latest article on implementing the Professor Happy program for the April 2024 edition of Coaching Perspectives !!!
We've seen significant advancements in children’s social skills and well-being through activities designed to foster character strengths and goal-setting.
This initiative highlights the vital role of positive psychology in educational settings integrating the PERMA model into a Montessori educational approach.

PS: thank you for all the encouragement received from the lectures team at the University of East London and all my friends ( + parents and children involved). You added fuel to my passion 🙏 💥 and I shall carry the torch further.

Read more about how we're preparing Children for Life, not just Exams.

CP-April24_DaSilva.pdf

https://youtube.com/shorts/fL0susdaw7M?si=3nFPG9Gme5uZRF3o

World Kindness day 13 November

the boy the mole the fox and the horse

I am offering free 4 spaces for parents who are interested in Positive Psychology group Coaching - practical and engaging Workshop.

The link bellow will allow you to book for Free .

Only 4 spaces available which are worth 125£/day.
Follow the link , book for free if you are intrigued, interested about group coaching
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/680096947277/?discount=Elitesport1

Kids Activity Workshop - Character strengths for 6-12 year olds Fun and creative activities for kids under the care of our Montessori qualified teachers to discover and develop their character strengths.

The mind is a powerful tool and the power of concentration is the key to unlock your full potential…#singingbowls #mindfulness #concentration #focus#meditation #learning #kidsartclub #positivepshycology #groupcoaching

The hand is the pathway to the brain …Perseverance, repetition, concentration and focusing