As many as 1,000 'life-saving' Sure Start centres for young children and families have closed across the UK since 2009…
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CHILDREN
Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Family Guide to Gender Transition
Counsellor Anna shares her advice and experience helping people understand the impact of gender transition on the whole family.…
Little People, Big Dreams: Inspiring Reads for Young Kids
The Little People, Big Dreams series is part of a wider movement that has taken off in children’s literature over the past couple of years.…
Autistic Girls and Women: Signs We Might Be Missing
While over 99% of the British public have heard of autism, few understand the non-neurotypical condition. Despite an estimated 700,000 people across the UK falling on the spectrum, many feel that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)...…
Helping Teens Transition: A Guide for Parents
Finding out that your child is transgender is a big message to take in. You might be worried that you don’t know how or what to do or say, or that what you are doing is not enough. Counsellor Anna Jezuita shares her tips on how to support transitioning young people.…
Tips for Transitioning Teens
You may have just come to terms with your gender identity and considering coming out, or you may be further in the process. These tips from counsellor Anna will help you navigate those dilemmas allowing you to be yourself and keep around you people that matter.…
How To Make Mother's Day Less Commercial
It’s hard to deny that the day has become highly commercialised. Just how many mum mugs, chocolates, and oddly patterned scarves do do we really need? We’ve put together a few simple ideas to help you have a more memorable, less commercial celebration.…
Make British Sign Language a GCSE, MPs Urge
Nearly 50,000 people in the UK are thought to use British Sign Language, so why are children not taught it in schools?…
Five Empowering Books for Kids
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.…