Why do We Cry

Why do We Cry

Why do We Cry and What use are Tears? You would think the answer to the question was simple: we cry when we are sad.  But it isn’t quite as straightforward as all that in fact, it is complexity is er… eye watering!  Take a look at this entertaining video...
What is Adolescence (and Why is it so Unfair?)

What is Adolescence (and Why is it so Unfair?)

SICK! Festival I picked up a programme earlier this week for the SICK! Festival which is taking place in Brighton and Hove throughout March. The festival will be, Exploring the medical, mental, and social challenges of life and death and how we survive them (or...
Serious Play

Serious Play

The seriousness of childishness We often think of play as a childish activity which makes us think of spontaneity and impulsivity, or activity that is unstructured and free but I want to suggest that it’s nothing trivial and consider just how serious play can...
Brighton and Hove Success Measures

Brighton and Hove Success Measures

GCSE figures provide Brighton and Hove Success Measure So Brighton and Hove is in the news this month for the success of its children as official figures are released in relation to their hard work in their GCSEs which they celebrated in August 2013.  This is not so...
Twelth Day of Christmas

Twelth Day of Christmas

Twelve Drummers Drumming: About Bringing People Together In this series of items the Twelve Days of Christmas traditional song is used to find inspiration for some Christmas Musings. Another List! There’s a huge list of things that we hope for at Christmas. ...