Childcare During School Holidays: Using Family Support
Asking family members to provide childcare during school holidays sounds easy – but it can take work to make it successful.
Mental Wellbeing
Help everyone in the family improve their mental wellbeing.
Creating a strong family unit where everyone feels valued and important is key to good family wellbeing. We look at specific wellbeing challenges with plenty of practical advice to start difficult conversations.
- How can we work together as a family?
- What can I do to support my child’s emotional needs?
- Can we make positive changes to boost wellbeing?
Our Mental Wellbeing Collection helps you support your child’s needs, develop strong family bonds, and celebrate positive progress.
Understand feelings & emotions
Practical strategies to support
Ages & stages of emotional development
The Mental Wellbeing Collection
Supporting Sensory Needs | Stefanie Larsen
Sensory support for children who don’t feel cold, pain, or hunger, or seem unaware of where their body is in space.
Building Stronger Communication With Your Child – Free Class
Thursday 21st September 2023
7:30pm
Supporting with Bereavement | Dr Tina Rae
Dr Tina Rae explains how to support children experiencing grief and loss, from family members, to family pets, and even important belongings.
5 Ways to Wellbeing | Jamie Douglas
Explore the benefits of the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’, an easy model designed to help us frame how to look after ourselves and our children.
Using Play to Support Emotional Regulation | Georgina Durrant
Author Georgina Durrant explains why play is a great way to help your child calm down and understand their emotions.
Creating Routines That Work at Home
Find out how routines can help your child feel safe and secure by providing a sense of consistency and calm.
Gender & Bullying (Part 2) | Lauren Seager-Smith
Clare discusses creating safe spaces for conversations, bullying in gaming sites and chat groups, and how to celebrate differences.
Creating Family Traditions Together
How to create family traditions that bind the whole family together.
Gender & Bullying | Lauren Seager-Smith
Clare discusses bullying related to gender, gender identity, and sexuality with Lauren, CEO of an anti-bullying charity.
Supporting Your Child if They are Self-Harming
We share short-term strategies and long-term ways to support your child if they are self-harming.
Understanding the Reasons Behind Your Child’s Behaviour | Helly Douglas
Helly explains how the free My Family Journal app can help you understand your child’s behaviour.
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
We share 9 tips to help you prioritise your self-care so you can best support your child.
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.
Why Does My Child Feel Anxious About Leaving Me?
5 helpful tips if your child is anxious about being separated from you
Screen Time | Episode 5: Social Media
Find out how you can talk with your child about social media and keep them safe online.
Supporting Your Child With Changes to Their Routine
Find out how to help your child understand and manage emotions when they experience unexpected changes.
Why is it Important to Remember Self-Care? | Dr Pooky Knightsmith
In the second-part of this bumper edition, find out why it’s important to remember self-care in order to support your child
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,
4 Ways to Help Your Child Change Schools
Helpful strategies to support your child as they move to a new school.
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