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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...
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Coping with stress
Most of us know that stress is bad for us. But understanding a bit more about how we can reduce...
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Death and bereavement
Death can be one of the hardest topics to discuss with a child. But at some point, most children will...
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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...
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Bonding with your baby
The bond between you and your baby is the most important they will make and will affect the way your...
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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...
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Behaviour and feelings
When it comes to children, we’re used to thinking about ‘good behaviour’ or ‘bad behaviour’ and probably not much in...
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Managing Children's Behaviour
These are some things which parents tell us have really helped them. When you are feeling most challenged as a...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Screen time
It is tempting to believe that the internet is a problem for our children, and adults have got it totally...
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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...
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Separation and divorce
Separation and divorce can be one of the most stressful times in an adult’s life. The journey through feelings of...
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Contact arrangements
Contact arrangements are a real source of stress and anxiety for parents, especially if communication has broken down, or if...
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Kinship Care
Often, when parents are struggling or unable to look after their children, relatives or family friends will step in and...
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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...