We’ve spent so many of our years growing up associating this time of year with going back to school that even the smell in the mornings as the air gets damper and the leaves start turning makes me think of pencil cases and new Clark’s shoes and that half excitement/ half fear feeling in the stomach of starting a new year with new teachers after all the freedom and changes the long break brings.

I was lucky, I found school and learning easy and, mostly, enjoyable but I know that thousands of kids don’t- and I have two sons who both struggled with being in a classroom , let alone learning anything! I’m not going to get into the pro’s and con’s of the education system here but just want to let you know about the essences that can help you or your child cope with all the stresses and strains that school can bring up. Flower essences are great tools to have along for the ride. And children/teenagers, who are so much more used to change, respond really well and much more quickly to the effects of essences.

Walnut and Borage are the first 2 that spring to mind. Walnut brings a shell of protection which is great during change of any sort and helps you be true to yourself and not concerned about what others think of you, which is essential in most classroom situations. Borage helps you be able to deal with everything that life throws at you in a courageous, calm way. Wild Garlic could also go in the mix with those 2 as it helps you feel safe and secure and looked after by whoever you believe is ‘up there’. It also helps you digest any new ideas that come your way.

If you/your child have trouble with self esteem both Potentilla (I love who I am) and Buttercup (self confidence) will really help.

The two essences we make that are great for actually learning things are Pennyroyal and Peppermint. Pennyroyal seems to help people who have learning difficulties (i.e. Dyslexia) by balancing the left and right sides of the brain. Peppermint sharpens the mind, helps you concentrate, wakes you up and brings you back to attention.

Our combination ‘Focus,Energise,Create’ is perfect for getting on with homework, projects, essay’s and anything else you’re having trouble starting- but don’t take it just before bed unless you really have to because it stops a lot of people sleeping.

So as you can see we’ve got a great kit to help and we now have a button on the website so that you can order your own combination choice (up to 5 single essences) so you can make up your own school mix to take before school and after,(http://www.saskiasfloweressences.com/yourmix.html) and we also make non alcoholic essences –there’s a choice when you order( usually essences are held in a mix of alcohol and spring water but you only take a few drops at a time).

If your child is super sensitive or being bullied our ‘My Personal Space’ handy spray could be a real help ( http://www.saskiasfloweressences.com/persspace-spray.html) – and if you really don’t want to smell of organic Orange flower and Rosemary water let us know and we can mix you up one that doesn’t smell at all to spray around yourself when you feel your space is being invaded.

And of course an essential mix for all parents of active children is our version of Rescue Remedy which we’ve improved by adding Dandelion –for its grounding ability of bringing you back to the here and now, a must for any Accident and Emergency.(http://www.saskiasfloweressences.com/accident-emergency.html )

So here’s to a successful new school term made so much easier by using the energy of flowers- cheers guys!