Articles about helping children with emotional wellbeing
Nip in the bud Articles
Article: Green Time not Screen Time
Reading this you might be a partway into the summer break. Weather might be a mixed bag, and devices might have run out of charge mid scroll.
I’m Charlotte…
20th Nov 2025
Article: How Children Build Meaning Through Play
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
20th Nov 2025
Article: My experience of being neuro-divergent
Neurodiversity can affect people in different ways from childhood right through to adulthood. **Sarah Nabarro** shares her own experience of being Neurodivergent…
17th Nov 2025
Article: Breast Cancer Awareness - Talking to Children about Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month in the UK. It’s important to raise awareness of the symptoms of breast cancer in women and men, so people know…
30th Oct 2025
Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
By creating safe spaces where children, teachers and parents can listen to each other, we can show young people that learning isn’t just about the curriculum…
30th Oct 2025
Article: 5 easy activities for children's wellbeing
This article highlights family activities that boost wellbeing and support mental health. Enjoy outdoor fun with a bike ride, garden treasure hunt, or…
30th Oct 2025
Article: How to recognise Autism in children
Autism spectrum condition (ASC), is the preferred name for what is formally known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASC is not technically a mental health…
29th Jun 2025
Article: Guide to Autism or ASC in children
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a lifelong developmental difference that influences how a child communicates, interacts, and experiences the world.…
12th Jun 2025
Article: What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a concept that aims to recognise and celebrate neurological differences in the same way as other variations in humans. For example, some…
11th Jun 2025
Article: Conduct Disorders in Children
Conduct disorders are characterised by repetitive and persistent patterns of antisocial, aggressive or defiant behaviour that is more frequent and severe…
30th May 2025
- Dr Matt Woolgar
Article: How to move towards a smartphone free childhood
This article summarises the Nip in the Bud Podcast on how to move towards a smartphone free childhood and focuses on the pressures felt by children, parents…
20th May 2025
Article: What is autism in children?
Autism spectrum condition (ASC) in children is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a child communicates, interacts, and learns. It's characterized…
1st May 2025
Article: Bullying: Tips for Parents and Carers
Bullying can have a life-long impact on children, and so it's vital that parents and carers recognise when their child is being bullied and know how to…
30th Apr 2025
Article: Grief and Loss: Supporting children through loss
For young children, grief can be especially confusing, and every child reacts differently. It’s important that we, as teachers and professionals, create…
30th Apr 2025
Article: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers
This 4 minute film gives Tips for Teachers who have a child in their class who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
30th Apr 2025
Article: What is the hidden disabilities sunflower?
The hidden disabilities sunflower is a symbol that you or your child can wear to let people know you have a disability which might not be immediately obvious…
29th Apr 2025
Article: What is a SENCO?
A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is a qualified teacher within a school who is responsible for overseeing provision for students with special…
24th Apr 2025
Article: Dyslexia in Children
Our film explores what dyslexia is and how it might feel to have dyslexia.
This factsheet explores signs of dyslexia. This introductory factsheet contains…
23rd Apr 2025
Article: Autism and co-existing conditions
Autism is defined as a neurodevelopmental rather than a mental health condition. This means that it is present from early on in life. It is not an illness…
23rd Apr 2025
Article: What is a worry box?
Worry boxes are containers where children can place their anxious thoughts. They can be comforting because they provide a tangible way to let go of worries,…
22nd Apr 2025
- Alis Rocca
Article: Stigma and discrimination
Mental health-related stigma and discrimination happen when people treat someone unfairly or think less of them due to the fact that the person has a mental…
18th Apr 2025
Article: Parenting and educating a neuro-divergent child
This article summarizes the Nip in the Bud Podcast on Neurodiversity, the brain, child development, behaviour, setting boundaries, mental skills. Neurodiversity…
22nd Mar 2025