--- title: Challenges url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges.md' date: '2025-12-09' description: "Life Situations Children's behaviour is their language for experiences they can't always put into words. What looks like defiance might be grief; withdrawal could signal hurt from peers or difficulties at home; sudden changes in mood may reflect pressures from their digital lives. These resources help you look beyond the behaviour itself to understand what a child might be experiencing, offering evidence-based guidance on supporting them through whatever challenge they're facing." --- # Challenges ### Filter by type: - [ Article ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Article) - [ Factsheet ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Factsheet) - [ Guide ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Guide) - [ Podcast ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Podcast) - [ Video ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Video) - [ Transcript ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges?type=Transcript) - [ All ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/08.challenging-behaviours/odd-image.jpg) ### Challenging Behaviours [Challenging Behaviours](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/challenging-behaviours) When a child shows difficult and more extreme behaviours, including violence, use of weapons, stealing, lying, setting fires, and cruelty to animals, this… ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/04.grief-and-loss/grief-and-loss.jpg) ### Grief and Loss [Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss) Browse our latest content on how children cope with grief and loss, or start with our step-by-step guide. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/06.environment/impact-of-parental-alcohol-addiction-on-children/impact-of-parents-drinking-on-children.jpg) ### Article: The impact of parental alcohol addiction on children [Article: The impact of parental alcohol addiction on children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment/impact-of-parental-alcohol-addiction-on-children) Amy Dickson from NACOA talks about growing up with a parent’s drinking, and how early support and open conversations help children cope, connect and t… [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-verbal-abuse-impacts-kids.jpg) ### Bullying [Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying) Browse our latest content on bullying, or start with our guide for a step-by-step approach. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents/Spotting-if-a-child-is-being-bullied.jpg) ### Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents [Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents) Bullying can have a big impact on a child’s mental health, and might be in the form of physical violence, humiliation, verbal abuse, or leaving someone… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/school-avoidance-guide/ebsa%20school%20anxiety.jpg) ### Guide: Guide to School Avoidance [Guide: Guide to School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/school-avoidance-guide) A road map through our content to help you understand why a child or pupil might be struggling to go to school. [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/bullying-guide/Childs-emotional-distress-from-verbal-harm.jpg) ### Guide: Bullying Guide [Guide: Bullying Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/bullying-guide) A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil who is being bullied. Use this to find our most useful content. [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/online-harm-guide/online-harm-for-children.jpg) ### Guide: Guide to Online Harm [Guide: Guide to Online Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/online-harm-guide) The dangers of social media and being online are largely recognised. The films and articles below will help you understand what can be done to mitigate. [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/05.stigma-and-discrimination/guide-to-stigma/stigma.jpeg) ### Guide: Guide to Stigma [Guide: Guide to Stigma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination/guide-to-stigma) A road map to help you understand the effects of stigma and discrimination. Use this to find our most useful content. [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/04.grief-and-loss/guide-to-grief-and-loss/grief-in-children.jpg) ### Guide: Guide to Grief and Loss [Guide: Guide to Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss/guide-to-grief-and-loss) A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil who is dealing with grief, loss, or the illness of a loved one. Use this to find our most… [ Grief ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Grief) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/how-to-move-towards-a-smartphone-free-childhood/screen-free-time.jpg) ### Podcast: How to move towards a smartphone free childhood [Podcast: How to move towards a smartphone free childhood](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/how-to-move-towards-a-smartphone-free-childhood) PAPAYA aims to educate and empower parents on the mental health problems associated with smartphones and social media, and to help parents work together… [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/keeping-your-child-safe-on-smartphones-and-social-media/staying-safe-online.webp) ### Video: Keeping your child safe on smartphones and social media [Video: Keeping your child safe on smartphones and social media](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/keeping-your-child-safe-on-smartphones-and-social-media) Learn how to set healthy boundaries, keep phones out of bedrooms, use parental controls, manage apps, talk about pornography, and support your child’s… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/01.a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood/smartphone-1200x600.webp) ### Video: A Stolen Childhood [Video: A Stolen Childhood](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood) Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/06.environment/trauma-informed-practice-and-supporting-young-refugees/supporting-child-refugees.jpg) ### Podcast: Trauma-informed practice and supporting young refugees [Podcast: Trauma-informed practice and supporting young refugees](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment/trauma-informed-practice-and-supporting-young-refugees) Alis Rocca talks to Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy, a Brighton-based counsellor passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers. How can we prepare… [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/ebsa%20parents.jpg) ### Video: Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) [Video: Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa) Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is not a matter of defiance or poor behaviour, but a response to intense anxiety and emotional distress that… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/06.environment/how-community-builds-resilience-and-purpose-in-mental-health/how-community-builds-resilience-sm.jpg) ### Article: Community and Resilience in Children’s Mental Health [Article: Community and Resilience in Children’s Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment/how-community-builds-resilience-and-purpose-in-mental-health) Discover how community strengthens children’s mental wellbeing, gaining insights from our podcast conversations with experts working with young refugees.… [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/05.stigma-and-discrimination/5-ways-to-raise-awareness-about-child-mental-health/mental-health-awarenesss.png.webp) ### Article: 5 Ways To Raise Awareness About Child Mental Health [Article: 5 Ways To Raise Awareness About Child Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination/5-ways-to-raise-awareness-about-child-mental-health) Learn five practical ways to raise awareness of child mental health, from education and open conversations to finding support and challenging stigma. [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/a-fathers-experience-with-school-bullying/bullied-child.webp) ### Article: A father’s experience with school bullying [Article: A father’s experience with school bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/a-fathers-experience-with-school-bullying) Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/04.grief-and-loss/supporting-your-pupils-through-grief/Grief_Teachers_Preview.jpg) ### Video: Supporting your pupils through grief [Video: Supporting your pupils through grief](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss/supporting-your-pupils-through-grief) Whether a child in your class is sad, angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or appears “absolutely fine”, this guide will help you create safety, communicate… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Grief ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Grief) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/verbal-abuse-why-words-can-hurt/Childs-emotional-distress-from-verbal-harm.jpg) ### Article: Verbal Abuse: Why words can hurt [Article: Verbal Abuse: Why words can hurt](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/verbal-abuse-why-words-can-hurt) Verbal abuse leaves no visible bruises but can deeply damage a child's sense of self. Learn why it's so hard to talk about, and why breaking the silence… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/understanding-bullying/lets-understand-bullying-together.jpg) ### Article: Understanding Bullying [Article: Understanding Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/understanding-bullying) If everyone is educated to spot and understand what bullying is and to feel clear about the different ways to get help that are available, bullying is… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-bullying-affects-childrens-mental-health/how-bullying-affects-children-mental-health-1.webp) ### Article: How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health [Article: How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-bullying-affects-childrens-mental-health) It's no secret that bullying can affect mental health in children. But did you know that the effect of bullying can lead to long-term conditions such as… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/signs-a-child-is-being-bullied/signs-of-school-bullying.jpg) ### Article: Signs a Child is Being Bullied [Article: Signs a Child is Being Bullied](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/signs-a-child-is-being-bullied) Recognising the signs of bullying early is crucial for protecting your child's wellbeing, or a pupil in your classroom. [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/responding-to-school-anxiety-for-teachers/Emotionally-based-school-avoidance.webp) ### Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers [Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/responding-to-school-anxiety-for-teachers) For many children, school can feel daunting and cause a range of anxieties which can sometimes be understood as Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA).… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) - - 1 - [2](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/page:2) - [3](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/page:3) - --- ## Navigation - Previous: [Child Mental Health resources for parents and teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/index.md) - Next: [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit.md) - Children: - [School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance.md) - [Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying.md) - [Online Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm.md) - [Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss.md) - [Stigma and discrimination](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination.md) - [Environment](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment.md) - [Challenging Behaviours](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/challenging-behaviours.md)