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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
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”…
New guide seeks to help parents reduce stress surrounding kids fussy eating
Research from Aston University and Loughborough University has shown free online resources for parents can help change their approach to tackling children’s fussy eating habits whilst cutting parental anxiety…
New report warns pandemic is severely impacting children’s mental health
A new report from The Childhood Trust has warned that the pandemic is having a significant impact on children’s mental health, leaving those who are disadvantaged extremely vulnerable. What can be done to help?…