Children's book author and Pride of Britain Award Nominee Gracie Wright’s life changed when a near-fatal car accident at age 11 left her with post-traumatic amnesia Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people, the Pride of Britain Awards [http://www.prideofbritain.com/about-us] highlight ordinary people whose…
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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Can Mindful Colouring Help Calm Anxious Kids?
Mindful colouring books for adults have held a steady place in the book charts internationally since taking off in 2014 Adult-oriented relaxation colouring books have been a runaway success, with titles including The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Therapy for Busy People; Colour Me Calm; and Balance: Angie’s Extreme Stress…
I Keep Fretting About My Child's Diet
A guide to fussy eaters and how to help them Encouraging kids to eat well is a struggle for many parents. Fussy eating can lead to a lack of nutrients, resulting in fatigue, low immunity, eating disorders [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/Pages/Introduction.aspx] and other mental health…
The App Helping Children Through Bereavement
Every 22 minutes a child in the UK loses a parent. But after the funeral, and in the years to come, what can be done to support them? What could you possibly say to a recently bereaved [http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/bereavement.aspx] child that could make…
The Single Man Who Wanted to Become a Foster Parent
Jamie is a single male carer breaking down misconceptions about who can become a foster parent Foster care is an often overlooked form of childcare. Commonly thought of as taking in "problem" children, in many cases foster care is a last resort for those who haven’t had…
Children's Book Corner: 5 Unmissable Reads for Anxious Kids
Understanding our own anxieties can be tough, let alone trying to explain the concept to our children While everyone worries sometimes, it’s important children learn to recognise and understand the signs of anxiety, so they can develop healthy coping strategies. Books can help children to explore their own anxieties…
Teach Kids About Transplants with Cuddly Toys
Every child has that heart-breaking moment when their favourite cuddly toy loses an arm, an ear, or a tail. Once the tears have calmed, it’s time for you to fix things Inspired by this common childhood occurrence in conjunction with the severe lack of donors [https://www.japantimes.co.…
Children's Book Corner: Moving and Mindfulness
At some point during their childhood, kids are bound to go through at least one big event; moving house, changing schools, or having friends who move away. Finding a way to help kids understand and cope with change can be tricky, but there are some great books out there that…
A–Z Guide to Child Mental Health
According to the Mental Health Foundation, nearly one in 10 children and young people aged five to 16 are affected by a mental health problem Our formative years shape who we are, and while Happiful believes it’s never too late to seek support, the general consensus is that early…