Dr Olivia Kessel welcomes back co-authors Georgina Benger and Karen Price to discuss restorative justice as a compassionate, relationship-based approach that helps children understand the impact of their actions and repair harm.• Georgina's research at Cambridge University revealed schools still use the same punishment methods from 1846 despite their ineffectiveness• Traditional punishments fail to teach accountability and create patterns where children accept consequences without understanding impact• Restorative justice shifts focus from punishment to repairing relationships through a seven-step process• Creating a safe space, active listening, and acknowledging emotions are foundational steps in restorative practice• The approach encourages children to explore the impact of their actions and take accountability without forced apologies• Particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children who often experience disproportionate punishment in traditional systems• Implementing restorative practices in schools requires time initially but becomes embedded in culture and ultimately saves time• Children learn to resolve conflicts independently when these practices are consistently modeled• The core principles include prioritizing relationships, focusing on learning rather than labeling, and recognizing that healing should involve everyoneIf getting your child to sleep feels like a battle, download our free 30-day Better Sleep Starter Guide at sendparenting.com/sleep – designed with ADHD in mind but effective for all neurodiverse children.📘  Click here for Willow's Day ✨ Click here for 30-day Guide to Better Sleep 👉 Join ADHD Warrior Mum: The Recharge Station💬 Connect with Us 🎄 Early Christmas Gift: Join my free webinar on Keeping Calm During the Holidays 📅 Tuesday 9 December at 12:00 pm (UK time) 👉 Click here to receive the Zoom details. 🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand. ⚡ Ready to go deeper? Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, expert guidance, real connection, and the calm you deserve.

Ver todos los episodios