WHAT’S ON – FEBRUARY 2024
Show The Love
“In this election year and critical decade for our planet, we need to show political candidates that we are a nation of green hearts, united by our desire to see urgent action to tackle climate change and protect nature”, says The Climate Coalition.
The organisation’s #ShowTheLove campaign urges people to share stories about the people, places and nature they want to protect from climate change – in doing so demonstrating the scale of public support for meaningful action.
Time to Talk Day (February 1)
#TimeToTalk Day is an annual campaign to encourage conversations about mental health. It was launched in 2014 to end mental health stigma and discrimination. There are resources and tips on how to approach conversations about mental health on the Time to Talk Day website.
> Read our review of What’s Going On Inside My Head? Starting conversations with your child about positive mental health
World Pulses Day (February 10)
This annual event celebrates the power of pulses: “They are our delicious ally in achieving food security, reducing malnutrition and creating a #ZeroHunger world”, says the UN.
Pulses are nutrient-dense, have a low water footprint and can better tolerate drought compared with other food crops. Their nitrogen-fixing properties can also improve soil fertility reducing the dependence on synthetic fertilisers.
> Featured recipe: Spicy chickpea coconut curry from The Imperfect Nutritionist
BOOK NEWS
Practical child psychology
Out this month, two books to help with children’s emotional wellbeing: What’s My Tween Thinking by Tanith Carey and Dr Angharad Rudkin (published by DK on Feb 15) is a practical guide to the real-world concerns that parents of tweens face. Aimed at parents of 8-12-year-olds, it offers evidence-based insights into the psychology behind your child’s behaviour, laying the groundwork for the teenage years ahead. For younger children, How I Feel: 40 Wellbeing Activities for Kids by Becky Goddard-Hill (published by Collins on Feb 1) is packed with fun activities to help children feel happier, calmer, kinder and braver. Activities, games and craft ideas are brought to life by Assia Ieradi’s cheerful animal illustrations.
You are not a fraud
Since Dr Jessamy Hibberd’s exploration of imposter syndrome was first published in 2019, it has helped countless people gain a more secure and accurate self-image. This newly updated edition of The Imposter Cure (published by Octopus – out now) contains all the original insights and sound advice, with a new awareness of the impact of difference and the way imposter syndrome is experienced by underrepresented and non-typical groups.
