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Supporting Your Child Through the Holidays

Holidays are meant to be fun, but they can sometimes be tough for children. Find out how you can best support them.

Asking family members to provide childcare during school holidays sounds easy – but it can take work to make it successful.

In this episode, Clare looks at how we can support social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs in schools.

We look at three common beliefs about boys and girls, explore the problems of stereotypes and share simple solutions you can use.

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

Find out how and why improving your child’s health can make a big difference to their behaviour.

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

Find out how to have conversations with your child, recognise the signs something’s wrong, and where to turn for help.

Can journalling really make you happier? Find out why this is more than just keeping a diary.

Useful ways to help your child cope with school tests, including spotting signs of stress and exploring ways to tackle anxiety.

These tips will help you calm your child down and teach them how to manage strong emotions in the future.

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

How much is too much when it comes to screen time? Find out simple ways to reduce time on devices

Tips to reduce arguments and safely manage the amount of time your child spends on screens

Find ways to improve communication with your child and get them talking to you.