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Supporting children with additional support needs
Every family makes changes to cope with the stress of everyday life. If your child has additional support needs, these...
Coping with stress
Most of us know that stress is bad for us. But understanding a bit more about how we can reduce...
Death and bereavement
Death can be one of the hardest topics to discuss with a child. But at some point, most children will...
Coming home with a new baby
The first few days of having your baby at home can be exciting, exhausting and nerve-racking, especially if it’s your...
Bonding with your baby
The bond between you and your baby is the most important they will make and will affect the way your...
Looking after yourself with a new baby
Wonderful as having a new baby is, most new parents will tell you it also can turn your life upside...
Behaviour and feelings
When it comes to children, we’re used to thinking about ‘good behaviour’ or ‘bad behaviour’ and probably not much in...
Managing Children's Behaviour
These are some things which parents tell us have really helped them. When you are feeling most challenged as a...
Toddlers and tantrums
'Terrible twos'. 'Three-nagers'. All parents will have been warned about the spectacular tantrums that can be thrown by pre-school children....
Mental Health Issues in Children
For some children the stresses they face can cause serious issues, such as depression, anxiety, self harm or eating disorders...
Challenging or distressed behaviour
As a parent, chances are you’ve been tested and frustrated by your child’s behaviour. It could be the tantrums of...
Spotting signs of abuse or neglect
What is abuse? Child abuse is when someone causes (or doesn't prevent) significant harm to a child. ( Source: Scottish...
Screen time
It is tempting to believe that the internet is a problem for our children, and adults have got it totally...
Online safety and parental controls
Parental controls are a key tool for parents to keep their children’s internet use safe – within the home at...
Separation and divorce
Separation and divorce can be one of the most stressful times in an adult’s life. The journey through feelings of...
Contact arrangements
Contact arrangements are a real source of stress and anxiety for parents, especially if communication has broken down, or if...
Kinship Care
Often, when parents are struggling or unable to look after their children, relatives or family friends will step in and...
Talking to children about racism and discrimination
With conversations about racial equality happening around the world right now, you might be thinking about how to talk to...