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Fuel: Radiate
James Gore | 17th April 2026
Welcome to the second piece in our series of four Fuel blogs. This blog is for anyone interested in learning more about the stuff we spoke about during your Fuel session in school. You may have arrived at this blog after scanning the QR code on your Fuel: Radiate postcard. Radiate is all about being a source of positivity in the spaces where we hav
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Fuel: Relate
James Gore | 30th March 2026
Welcome to Fuel! Fuel is a series of four fun, interactive workshops designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to manage your wellbeing in a variety of different ways: Relate, Radiate, Regulate, and Recalibrate. This is the first of four Fuel blogs to help you reflect on and delve deeper into what we learnt about in the session in school. Y
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Healthy Habits for Exam Success
Molly Rackham | 13th March 2026
As exam season gets closer, it’s normal to start feeling the pressure building. Revision, deadlines, and thinking about results can make it feel like everything suddenly revolves around exams. While working hard and preparing is important, looking after yourself is just as important. When you’re tired, stressed, hungry, or overwhelmed, it becomes m
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5 Ways to Support Phase
Molly Rackham | 23rd January 2026
At Phase Hitchin, we’re passionate about supporting young people to thrive. We provide practical resources, workshops, one-to-one support and much more to help children and teenagers (and those who support them) build confidence, manage challenges, and look after their wellbeing. But we can’t do it alone! Our work relies on the care and involvement
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Winter Wellbeing
Molly Rackham | 12th December 2025
Winter can be a magical season—but it can also be a tough one. Shorter days, colder weather, busier schedules, and a lot less sunlight can affect how we feel, think, and cope. Feeling tired? Finding it hard to stay motivated? You’re not alone! This time of year affects people of all ages—young people, parents, and the professionals who support them
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Real Talk: How to Connect with Teens
Molly Rackham | 7th November 2025
Talking to teenagers can sometimes feel like decoding a secret language, one moment they’re open and funny, the next it’s one-word answers, eye-rolls or silence. But behind every shrug is a young person who wants to be understood. The key isn’t having the perfect words, it’s showing up with patience, curiosity, and care. We recognise this is easier
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The Worry Workbook
Molly Rackham | 17th October 2025
Everyone worries sometimes, it’s completely normal! But when worries start to build up, it helps to have ways to understand and manage them. That’s why here at Phase we have created The Worry Workbook. It's a fun, interactive resource designed to help children and young people explore their worries, learn about how they affect their minds and bodie
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Everyday Superpowers
Molly Rackham | 12th September 2025
It’s easy to feel weighed down by everything happening in the world, the news, school pressures, or just life’s ups and downs. While we can’t control everything around us, there are simple, powerful habits we can practice every day to boost our wellbeing and mood and they become out superpowers!Kindness | Positivity | GratitudeThese three everyday
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Make Your Summer Count
Molly Rackham | 4th July 2025
GCSEs and A Levels are finally behind you – deep breath, it's done! Whether you’re feeling elated, exhausted, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain, summer has officially arrived. And after months of revision, stress, and late-night cramming, you deserve a break. But how do you make the most of it without completely losing your rhythm?Check
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Water, Wait, Grow
Molly Rackham | 9th May 2025
Lately, I’ve been gardening more and spending time outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, and reconnecting with nature (and of course wandering round garden centres). There’s something enjoyable about the rhythm of it all, planting seeds, watering, pulling weeds, and watching things grow at their own quiet pace. I’ve especially enjoyed the reward of ha
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Lets talk about sleep
Molly Rackham | 14th March 2025
Happy International Sleep Day!Let’s talk about sleep. That glorious, underrated superpower we all have but don’t use properly. If you’re a teenager, you’re probably sleep-deprived. If you’re a parent, you’re definitely sleep-deprived. And if you’re just a regular person muddling through life, chances are, you’re still not getting enough.I’ve always
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Love Languages
Molly Rackham | 14th February 2025
Love is universal, but we all experience it differently. Some feel most loved through words, others through actions or time spent together. Dr Gary Chapman introduced the concept of love languages in his 1992 book The 5 Love Languages, based on years of counselling couples. He identified five key ways people express and receive love, helping to bri
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More than just a day…
Molly Rackham | 17th January 2025
Blue Monday is often called “the most depressing day of the year.” It falls in January when the excitement of christmas is over, the weather is cold, grey and frosty, and many of us feel the pressure of exams, money, or just life in general.But here’s the truth: sadness doesn’t stick to one day. Everyone feels low at times, and that’s completely no
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Rewiring Your Brain: The Power of Neuroplasticity
Molly Rackham | 22nd November 2024
Did you know your brain is constantly changing? Every time you learn something new, practice a skill, or even think in a different way, your brain reshapes itself. This incredible ability is called neuroplasticity, and it’s the reason we’re always capable of growth and change, no matter our age. Yep, that squishy, wrinkly thing in your head i
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Adventure Awaits
Molly Rackham | 25th October 2024
With the school holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to try something new, get outside, and enjoy a little adventure. Earlier this year, I was up in Scotland, soaking in the views and beautiful cities, when I stumbled across geocaching. I remember having fond memories of geocaching from my girl guide days. Basically, it’s like a real-life trea
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