The days when fairytale heroines waiting to be rescued by prince charming have begun falling out of fashion among parents and children alike. To celebrate this growing trend in literature, we’ve been taking a look at some inspirational, empowering books for young readers.…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
NSPCC Scheme Cuts Children at Risk of Abuse From Parents with Substance Misuse Issues By Almost One Third
Figures reveal parents with diagnosed clinical depression or anxiety issues among those who most benefit from the scheme.…
NSPCC report 30% rise in helpline contacts about parents with drug and alcohol dependency
The leading children’s charity reported almost 200 calls and emails a week relating to parental substance misuse…
Irish YouTuber JackSepticEye Raises Over $100,000 in Just 5 Hours for Depression Charity
Sean McLoughlin, better known as JackSepticEye, has raised over $100,000 for the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance in just five and a half hours…
How to Speak to Children About Eating Disorders
How early is too early to discuss certain subjects? By not having those tough conversations with our kids early enough, do we risk them making mistakes due to lack of information, or worse, misinformation? Whether you’re concerned your child may be having eating problems [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/…
How to Encourage Kids to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
An estimated 1.2 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders. So how can we help children develop a healthy relationship with food? Obesity. Healthy eating. Eating disorders. Three things we often hear in the news. With Public Health England estimating two thirds of British adults are…
Are Tech Toys Distracting from Valuable Learning Experiences?
Tech toys from furbies and tamagotchis through to drones and child-friendly smartphones have proved popular with parents and kids, but are they detracting from learning opportunities offered by traditional toys?…
New Study Suggests Informal Carers Aren’t Getting Enough Government Support
Nearly two in five informal carers feel the government are not offering enough financial, educational or emotional support…
Mindfulness and Mental Health in Picture Books - An Interview with Circus House
Everyone in my family has worked for the NHS. Themes about health and care are normally our main subjects of conversation and the spirit of wanting to help others and support universal health was a big influence. Before starting Circus House...…