6 ways to help children manage big changes
Things change. With the way the world constantly changes around us, things can feel overwhelming as an adult, let alone to children who may be experiencing a big change for the first time. While many...
View ArticleHow to support a grieving child through the festive period
With one in five (21%) of us knowing someone who lost a parent or sibling as a child and an overwhelming 92% of young people experiencing a significant bereavement before the age of 16, knowing how to...
View ArticleLet’s talk: teaching kids about mental health
We wouldn’t hesitate to talk to kids about their physical health. In our day-to-day lives, we teach kids more about living a healthier, more active lifestyle through food choices, picking up hobbies...
View ArticleChildren with OCD: what are the signs?
Kids worry. Feeling anxious, having doubts, or being worried is pretty normal at any age. For those who are experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), they may feel unable to stop focusing on...
View Article5 tips for keeping your child’s virtual therapy session private
The COVID-19 lockdown has meant that those who would like to attend talking-therapy sessions now need to do so online instead of in-person. This sudden change, while necessary, has left practitioners...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: How can I help my kids transition back to school?
This year has been like no other, with usual routines flying out the window. During the first lockdown many of us had to get used to our new normal, including kids not being able to attend school. It’s...
View ArticleHow to help children cope with loneliness
2020 has been a long and difficult year for many. We have had to adjust to a new way of living and discover new ways to connect and communicate with others. For adults and children alike, this has...
View ArticleCounselling for children in a pandemic
When people think about counselling, they often imagine what they’ve seen on tv or in movies – an office, someone lying on a sofa, perhaps a figure nodding and silently writing in a notepad. It’s not...
View Article8 ways being a new mum might affect your mental health
Becoming a parent isn’t easy. No matter which pathway you’ve taken to become a new parent, there are a whole plethora of unexpected issues that can affect your mental health. Research shows that an...
View Article10 best books to teach kids about mental health
We know that the pandemic has taken a huge toll on adult mental health. A survey by the US Census Bureau found that 42% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety and depression in December 2020, compared...
View Article