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Friendships

Help your child build strong, positive friendships.

Children’s friendships are difficult. You can expect them to fall out then make up with their friends overnight. It’s hard to know how you can best support them through the highs and lows of friendship.

- What can I do if they don’t have any friends?
- How involved should I be in their friendships?
- What can I do about peer pressure?

Our Friendships Collection gives you the expert advice you need to support your child through every friendship problem – and we’re adding more resources all the time.

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tackle problem friendships

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The Friendships Collection

How to Help Your Child With Feeling Insecure

From body image worries to feeling like a failure, find ways to help your child build their confidence.

5 Reasons to Prioritise Playing With Your Child

Find out 5 important ways play can help your child's development and bring you closer together as a family

How to Help Your Child With Bullying

This guide helps you spot the signs your child's being bullied and how to support them.

Helping Your Teen Make and Keep Friends

Help your teenager find friends, build strong friendships, and cope with friendship break-ups.

Helping Your Child Manage Peer Pressure

Help your child learn strategies to use when they feel under pressure from friends.

5 Ways to Tackle Peer Pressure

Teach your child these 5 strategies to use when they feel under pressure from their friends.

Helping Your Child With Friendship Breakups

Simple tips to help you support your child when a friendship breaks down.

Why Is My Teen Showing Bullying Behaviour?

Understand why your teenager is bullying, and what you can do to help them stop.

Is My Child a Bully and What Can I Do About It?

Find ways to talk to your child about bullying behaviour and what you can do to help them stop.

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When Parents Get Divorced

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Divorce and separation can be hard for children feeling stuck in the middle. Check out these ideas to help them through the change.

Self-Regulation for Parents and Carers

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Ways to help you regulate your nervous system, especially when times are hard.

Making Mealtimes Work for Younger Children

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Take a look at our top tips for making mealtimes fun for little ones, including ideas for 'picky eaters' and learning table manners.

Coping With the Loss of a Pet

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Understand how you can support your child through an expected or sudden pet bereavement.

How to Get a Toddler to Sleep

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Find out how to make an effective bedtime routine, and help your young child get a good night's sleep.

Healthy Eating Habits for Teens

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Find out how to help your teenager eat healthily and the signs that something might be wrong.

Can You Teach Your Child to Sleep? | Sarah Patel

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Find out how to build healthy sleep habits and routines so everyone can get a good night's sleep.

5 Ways to Get Your Teenager Listening to You

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Simple tips to improve your teenager's listening skills and understand why they're not giving you their full attention.

Talking About Frightening World Events With Your Child

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It's tough to talk about war, natural disasters, and other frightening world events. These simple tips will help you start the conversation.

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