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.…
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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.…
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.…
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?…