Concerns have been raised by the headteachers’ union leader over the government’s new mental health plans.…
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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Health Advocates Urge Facebook to Shut Down ‘Messenger Kids’ App
Around 100 children’s health experts from across the US have asked Mark Zuckerberg to shut down recently launched ‘Messenger Kids’ app designed for children aged six to 12.…
Leading Eating Disorder Charity Raises Concerns Over Change4Life 100 Calorie Snacks for Kids Campaign
Beat Eating Disorders have released an official response addressing Public Health England's recent 100 calorie campaign, highlighting the potential risks teaching children calorie counting can have.…
New Mental Health Website Set to Launch This Year Offering Over 1,500 Free Resources for Teachers
The Duchess of Cambridge has announced plans to launch a new website later this year, allowing primary school children and staff to get better mental health support…
Recent Survey Found 41% of Parents Believe Children Are Anxious about the Threat of Terrorism
Leading mental health charity, Mental Health Foundation, have released a guide for parents looking to talk to their children about scary world news following the figures revealed in their recent survey…
Five Practical Tips to Avoid Homework Meltdowns
Homework can be a common trigger that causes worry and anxiety amongst our children They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or express their big emotions which can result in tears, tantrums and meltdowns! However, we know that reliance is key, not just for our children but for adults too. Mistakes, challenges…
Children's Book Corner: 5 Supportive Reads for Bereaved Children
Facing the loss of a loved one is tough no matter what age we are when we lose them For children, encountering death for the first time can be a confusing, upsetting time. While we may hope that they are too young to feel the depth of emotions that bereavement…
Children’s Book Corner: Teen Author Helps Kids Understand Mental Health With New Book
Teenage author Emily Palmer’s first book introduces children to mental health from an early age Broaching the subject on mental health can be tricky. Teenager Emily Palmer, author of children’s book Scrambled Heads, aims to provide children with the information about mental health that she wished she could…
Activities To Help Grieving Children
While we can’t take the sadness away, we can support children with ways to express their emotions. We share 5 activities to help children work through their emotions and cope with loss.…