Risk Behaviours - My Family Coach

At Risk Behaviours

Understand and support your child through challenging emotions and risky situations.

We’re here to help you have those difficult conversations, build your relationship with your child, and know when to seek professional support.

- How can I keep my child safe from drugs, smoking and alcohol?
- What can I do if my child self-harms?
- How can I talk about difficult topics like pornography?

Our At Risk Behaviours collection helps you find the best ways to support your child and understand the reasons behind their behaviour.

Understand feelings & emotions

Practical strategies to support

Ages & stages of emotional development

The At Risk Behaviour Collection

Talking to Your Child About Pornography and Sexting

Find ways to have difficult conversations about pornography and the dangers of sharing photos and videos of themselves.

Screen Time | Episode 6: Role Models

Changing your own online habits can help your child see that technology doesn't need to dominate family life.

Screen Time | Episode 5: Social Media

Find out how you can talk with your child about social media and keep them safe online.

Screen Time | Episode 4: On-Screen Violence

Find out how you can have positive conversations with your child about the things they watch on TV and online,

Screen Time | Episode 3: Online Safety

How can you help your child stay safe online without frightening them about the dangers?

Talking About Alcohol With Your Teenager

Simple suggestions to talk to your teen about drinking alcohol and helpful information about the effects it can have on…

Anger & Behaviour | Rachel Thynne

Rachel talks to Clare about anger and shares simple ways to help your child calm down when they feel angry.

Talking To Your Teen About Consent

Find out what your teen needs to know about consent and why you need to start these conversations early.

How to Keep Your Child Safe from Abuse

Help keep your child safe from abuse, spot worrying signs, and have age-appropriate conversations about safety.

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How to Help a Child Who is Often Angry

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Understand why your child gets angry, with practical ways you can support them and help them calm down.

Helping Your Child be More Active | Carl Abery

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Expert guest, Carl Abery, discusses the importance of a healthy lifestyle, with ideas to help your child become more active.

When a Sibling Has Additional Needs

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How to support a child when their sibling has additional needs.

Coping With Your Teenager Going to University

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Your teenager going to university is a major milestone for your family. Here's how to give them the very best start to adult life.

Eating Disorder Help For Parents and Carers

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Find out more about eating and how you can best support your child if you're worried they may have a problem with food.

Screen Time | Episode 6: Role Models

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Changing your own online habits can help your child see that technology doesn't need to dominate family life.

Common Signs of Child Depression

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Is your child just unhappy, or could they be depressed? Find out about the signs of depression and how you can help.

What to Do When Your Child Feels Scared

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Learn how to tackle your child's fears and find out why they feel scared.

How Cooking Can Help Build Positive Family Relationships l Allegra McEvedy

Podcast

Expert guest, Allegra McEvedy MBE, talks about the benefits of cooking together as a family.

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