Parents and carers have an essential role in the mental health and wellbeing of children. We have excellent relationships with parents that champion clear, regular communication and a strong referral system to ensure their views and concerns are heard and acted upon.
Great practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and manage behaviour can be found below by clicking on the videos below. The site covers topics such as boundaries, peer pressure, routines, children's feelings and identity.
De-escalation techniques with children
Understand how to prevent things getting out of hand and how to manage if they do
My child might have bullied someone
Give them your help and understanding so they can stop
Using family rules
How to set family rules through discussion with each member of the family to help everyone get along
Healthy habits for parenting
How to ignore irritating behaviours effectively
Children often misbehave because they want attention. Try a selective ignoring approach to get them to stop
Playing with my child
Understanding shyness in children
How do l get my child to listen?
Learn how to give instructions that your children can easily understand and follow
Using praise and reward with children
Encourage self-confidence and motivation
Safe social media for primary aged children
Here are some things to try to help ensure social media plays a healthy role in your child's life
My child has friendship issues
Encouraging your child to solve problems
My child is being bullied. What can l do?
Help your child to fell more in control
Help your child manage separation and goodbyes
The importance of limits and consequences for children
My child is anxious
If your child seem anxious - for instance, they're not their usual self - take time to understand what's going on. You'll then be in a better place to help them
Supporting healthy gaming habits for children
Safe and healthy game playing for children
My child says "I hate you!"
Find out what your child is really saying
My child has meltdowns
help your child to feel calm
My child and l keep getting into arguments
Making sure arguments don't define your relationship
My child just says no to everything
Avoid getting caught in frustrating battles
