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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Nadiya Hussain on her goal to ensure no anxious child suffers in silence
Nadiya Hussain is on a mission to tackle the taboos around mental health, starting with her own. In her new BBC documentary, she explores the condition that has plagued her since she was seven years old, and her ambitions to ensure no child suffers in silence in the future…
How To Help Teens Cope With Body Image Issues
Over 60% of girls in the UK have low self-esteem, with only 39% of girls having high body confidence. Clinical Director for Mental Health at Bupa, Pablo Vandenabeele, shares his thoughts on how parents can help teens cope with body image issues…
4 Ways To Help Shy Kids Speak Up and Be Heard
TEDx speaker and author Lindsay Maclean shares how we can begin teaching our kids to speak up and be heard through our actions, not words…
4 Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Passions
Educational psychologist Dr. Dion Terralong shares her advice on how parents can help encourage their children’s passions and follow their dreams…
Dame Jacqueline Wilson on Tackling Tough Topics in Children's Fiction
As the legendary children’s author (and her most well-loved character) make a literary return, Happiful chats exclusively to Dame Jacqueline Wilson about Tracy Beaker, tackling tough topics, and how her stories never shy away from the difficult aspects of family life…
Happiful Reads: 3 Inspiring Books for Busy Young Minds
Finding good books for kids is easy. Finding great books that are not only engaging, but help them to feel more confident, self-assured, and happy? That can be a challenge. We share three books for kids 7+ that promote happiness, positive emotional and mental health in fun ways.…
How To Help Children Spot ‘Fake News’
We've all heard of fake news, but do our kids know how to recognise it when they see it? Early-years educational expert Katie Harrison shares her top tips to help kids spot fake news…
Dealing With Anger in a Healthy Way as a Parent
Feeling angry in certain situations is a natural response. When we fail to find a healthy way of expressing our anger, it can become a problem. With over 30 years of experience working in children’s services, Pam Rowe shares her tips on healthy ways parents can manage their anger.…