Blathanna Kids Mindfulness

24/10/2025

I've been MIA on here for a few months, but I've been working away with kids on a 121 basis. Since July, we've been juggling alot and very lately adjusting to new norms. During this time I've been learning alot about Autism, ADHD, PDA, RSD, Senos, Accommodations -home and school and I've been listening to Neurodivergent voices. The universe is sending me in this direction and I'm attracting more ND kids. For the rest of this year I will be sticking with working on a 121 basis, this offers me more flexibility, which I need at the moment.
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I hope to run a weekly creative mindfulness group in January and another girls' puberty pals club and a group for Sensitive/ND boys around Springtime.
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If you're interested in a 121 for your Neurodivergent or Anxious child, contact me on 086 1033965. I always do a discovery call in advance of scheduling a session to make sure what I offer is the right fit for your child's needs. The child has access to an indoor trampoline, peanut ball, stretch band, balance board, fidget toys etc. There is no forced calm.

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08/09/2025

06/09/2025

Melissa Farrell

29/07/2025

Boys group is starting next Tuesday, 2 spaces available, get in touch to book 086 1033965 🪻

25/07/2025

22/07/2025

I borrowed this book from my 7yr old nephew, I gifted it to him a couple of years ago and its a gorgeous book. I've started preparing for the boys group in August, which has 2 spaces left. 🌟
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Due to an unforeseen change in personal circumstances, I'm reducing the sessions I can offer in August. The boys' confidence group, the girls' club saturday session, and the preschool to school preparation continue.
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1:1 sessions continue to be available, with availability evenings & weekends to work around your summer schedule.
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Get in touch for a free discovery call 📞 086 1033965
Thank you
Lorraine 🌸

19/07/2025

📢 ‼️ SUMMER WATER SAFETY ‼️📢
This is what drowning really looks like.
Not loud. Not flailing. Not what you think.

📸 See the photo below. That child is drowning.
No shouting. No drama. Just silent struggle, seconds from death.

🆘 19 people have already drowned in Ireland this year
(Source: Water Safety Ireland, May 2025)
That includes several teenagers in calm, familiar places – rivers, lakes, even shallow water.
Most drownings happen when an adult is nearby… but distracted.

🔍 What Real Drowning Looks Like:

1️⃣ SILENT – They can't call for help.
2️⃣ FAST – Can happen in 20 to 60 seconds.
3️⃣ NO SPLASHING – Just head tilted back, mouth open, trying to breathe.
4️⃣ BODY IS VERTICAL – Legs cycling like they’re climbing an invisible ladder.
5️⃣ NOT MOVING FORWARD – They’re stuck in place.
6️⃣ THEY MAY BE INCHES FROM SAFETY – but panic takes over.
7️⃣ MAY HAPPEN IN SHALLOW WATER – even if they can stand.

🔐 Ireland-Specific Prevention Tips:

✅ Wear BRIGHT swimwear – Neon orange, pink, red or yellow is most visible underwater. Avoid blue, grey or white – they blend in.
✅ Drain paddling pools after use. In warm weather, children wander out early. Toddlers can drown in just 2 inches of water.
✅ Designate a ‘Water Watcher’. One adult, no distractions, swapping every 15 mins.
✅ Stay within arm’s reach of young children – swimming lessons don't prevent panic.
✅ Don’t rely on floaties or armbands – use proper CE-approved lifejackets in rivers or lakes.
✅ Supervise teens, too. Risk-taking, jumping in, cold shock — it’s real.
✅ Avoid alcohol if supervising. One second of lost focus is all it takes.
✅ Know what to do – Learn CPR. Reach or throw, never jump in after.

🚨 Most child drownings happen silently, in familiar places:
• Garden paddling pools
• Rivers and canals
• Lakes, quarries
• Holiday villas or pools
• Beaches without lifeguards

Let’s not lose another child this summer.
Just one post can protect someone else’s family.
Please share.