This Christmas holiday in Craigfelen up in the Swansea valley, a kid that doesn’t like loud noises or struggles to make friends will walk into Clwb Calon and give a sigh of relief. Here she can play in peace, maybe make a new friend, and most importantly, be herself. Hundreds of kids across Swansea don’t get that chance to be themselves. They don’t get that chance to be understood and be supported. They don’t have a space to be themselves. This Christmas, we want you to help us give it to them. Read on to find out about the Big Give campaign and how a little help from you today could change some kids’ lives in Wales forever. Let's Be Frank, The Situation Is Bleak The situation for children’s services in South Wales seems to be an unending story of funding cuts, failed initiatives and dashed hopes. Since austerity began in 2010, there has been a 70% drop in funding for youth services in Wales, and today Swansea has the smallest youth service budget in the country. Families and teachers

Classroom toxicity is not a new concept to anyone who remembers school. When a fight broke out. When we were asked to read out loud. When the teacher lost control. For a few of us, the classroom was the first time we really experienced fear. Part of our work at Adenydd is to stop that toxicity in its tracks. We’re here to help teachers figure out what is going on emotionally in the classroom, and how a few simple changes can mean the difference between an unsafe school and one where all children thrive. What creates an unsafe classroom? Many factors can make a child feel unsafe at school – from home dynamics to playground politics. At the centre of every classroom is the relationship between teacher and student, and it can easily become toxic when it breaks down. A trauma-informed perspective can give us insight into why this happens. A child who experiences an early trauma often struggles to regulate strong emotions and impulses. Tasks other kids may find simple, they respond to with

If you’re a parent or carer searching for ideas to keep your little ones entertained, we’ve compiled some fun and educational activities below.

There are numerous ways of preventing ACES before they happen, and it’s important to remember that anybody can safeguard children.

There are 10 types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that can happen during childhood and adolescence.

Sam Downer is lacing up for a brutal 50km run—all to back the work we do at Adenyᵭd. With grit, humour, and one very determined pair of legs, he's turning pain into purpose to help children heal from trauma. Let’s cheer him on every step of the way.