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01Sep

Mental Health Surveys Reveal Concerning Findings for Children and Teens

Welldoing

children, coronavirus, parenting, society, teenagers

Mind

Two new reports, from the Children's Society and from mental health charity Mind, suggest that children and young people's mental health is declining in the UK.
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30Jul

9 Tips for Parenting Teens Post-Pandemic

Poppy O'Neill

children, coronavirus, family, home, parenting, teenagers, teens, youth

Mind

As the world starts to open up again, teenagers and young people will have to readjust – Poppy O'Neill offers nine tips to parents.
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04Mar

What is Parent-Infant Psychotherapy?

Francesca Rutherford

birth, children, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, typesoftherapy

Therapists

The bond between infant and caregiver is important – for any parent and child pairs who are struggling, there is parent-infant psychotherapy. Therapist Francesca Rutherford explains how parent-infant psychotherapy enables greater parental awareness and reduced anxiety in parents and child alike.
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01Mar

Helping Your Children Prepare To Go Back to School after Lockdown

Natasha Wellfare

children, coronavirus, parenting, school, teenagers, video

Therapists

On 8th March 2021, children will return to school after lockdown – for many, this will be a challenging reintroduction. Counsellor Natasha Wellfare offers parents some practical tips for communicating with their children and teens.
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08Dec

Teaching Your Kids to Self-Soothe and Manage Big Emotions

Deborah Ann Davis

children, coaching, emotions, family, home, parenting

Relationships

How you manage your own emotions serves as a model to your children. Parenting coach Deborah Ann Davis offers some practical tips to help you teach your children to self-soothe.
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30Nov

7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Teenager

Paul McGee

adolescents, children, family, home, parenting, teenagers, tips

Relationships

Relationships between teenagers and parents can be fraught and challenging. Paul McGee offers 7 tips to help parents keep the relationship on track.
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23Nov

4 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep with Young Children

Lyndsey Hookway

body, children, family, father, health, insomnia, mother, parenting, sleep, stress, tips

Body

Sleep is a vital part of good health – many new parents may have forgotten what being properly rested feels like. Lynsey Hookway shares four tips to boost your chances of a good night's sleep, for you and your child.
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15Oct

6 Tips for Parents Following an Autism Diagnosis

Janine Hodge

autism, brain, child, children, family, learningdisabilities, parenting

Therapists

An autism diagnosis can bring up a range of emotions for parents and caregivers. Therapist Janine Hodge offers six tips on how to work through them.
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05Oct

The Impact of the Pandemic on Children's Mental Health

Place2Be

children, coronavirus, society

Mind

Place2Be, a children's mental health charity, share their inside knowledge on how the pandemic has affected children and young people, as well as details of their new training programmes for teachers and mental health professionals
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23Sep

3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with Your Children

Amanda Ashy

children, family, meditation, mindfulness, parenting

Soul

Mindfulness is a great tool for emotional regulation, and it doesn't have to be complicated. Amanda Ashy offers three ways you can practise mindfulness with your children, to help them manage their emotions and feel well.
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