In honour of Children’s Mental Health Week, founder of The Sleep Nanny® Lucy Shrimpton shares her tips for helping little ones get a good night’s sleep…
CHILDREN
Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
How to help a child overcome death anxiety
We get tips from a grief and trauma counsellor on supporting a child with a fear of death…
5 things to read if you’re struggling with homeschooling
Parents, we salute you. Here are some messages of support to help you feel better about homeschooling or caring for a child throughout a pandemic…
Research reveals school counselling is worth the cost
A new large-scale study shows counselling in schools to be effective and should be considered even if it’s costly…
6 ways to support children’s mental health this winter
Winter can be tough on all of us, and this year is certainly no exception. Julia Clements, Principal Educational Psychologist at Place2Be, shares six tips for supporting our own, and our children’s mental health during the colder months…
McDonald’s launches free activity week for families, hosted by famous faces
Fast-food chain McDonald’s launches week-long free family initiative to boost community spirit…
Can students and teachers wear face coverings at school?
Head teachers request more clarity on face covering rules before schools start in September…
Schools to reopen next month
Education secretary Gavin Williamson says science will guide plans to reopen schools next month…
Tiny Happy People: Duchess of Cambridge backs new parenting site
The BBC has launched a new online platform for parents of young children and the Duchess of Cambridge has described it as “gold dust”…