Healthy Living

Find the links between your child’s physical health and their behaviour.

Sleep problems, hunger, thirst and sensory needs can significantly affect your child’s behaviour and impact on the whole family.

- How is my child’s behaviour affected by their physical needs?
- Why do they always seem tired?
- What are the triggers behind the behaviour?

Our Healthy Living Collection shows you the links between a healthy lifestyle and your child’s behaviour with simple suggestions to boost their wellbeing.

Create consistent sleep routines

Boost health & Mental wellbeing

Find Simple Healthy changes

The Healthy Living Collection

4 Energy Tips for Your Exhausted Child

Help your tired child get the energy boost they need with these simple tips.

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

We share 9 tips to help you prioritise your self-care so you can best support your child.

5 Ways to Enjoy Spending Time as a Family

Simple ways to make spending time together something everyone looks forward to.

5 Ways to Help Your Child With Climate Anxiety

Understand why your child feels worried about the environment and 5 ways you can support them.

How to Help Your Teenager Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Help your teenager get the sleep they need, banish insomnia, and improve their sleep routine.

Eating Disorder Help For Parents and Carers

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

Talking to Your Child About Smoking

Helpful tips on how to talk to your child about smoking without scaring them, including health risks and passive smoking.

Helping Your Autistic Teenager Be Independent

Help your autistic teen build independence with these helpful tips.

What If My Child Shows Signs of an Eating Disorder? | Kerri Fleming

Find out about the signs your child may have an eating disorder and how you can best support them.

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What To Say When Your Teen Tells You About Abuse

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Learn what to do if your teen talks about abuse, the signs something might be wrong, and where to go for further support.

How to Recognise When Your Child Feels Agitated

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Find ways to calm your agitated child and explore the reasons behind their behaviour.

10 Ideas to Support Persistent Child Sadness

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Are they just unhappy or could it be depression? Find out how to support your sad child.

Stop Giving Ultimatums and Do This Instead

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Look at the problem with giving ultimatums and what you can do instead to reduce family conflict.

How Can I Understand My Child’s Behaviour? | Leith Tarling

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Leith Tarling discusses ways to understand your child's behaviour and the importance of self-care.

Concerned About Your Teen and Crime?

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What can you do if you think your teen is involved in criminal activity?

Working Together as a Blended Family

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Making a blended family work with children from previous relationships can be tricky. We share 6 ideas to help.

What is Demand Avoidance?

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Find out how to understand and support a child who struggles with demands.

How To Help Your Child Understand Their Feelings

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Ways to develop your child's emotional vocabulary and why this is important to best support them.

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