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…
Certain students may experience difficulties with transitions, requiring adult guidance to begin tasks, while others might seem distracted or absorbed…
The current levels of absences suggest that school is a challenging environment for many children; rather than focusing on attendance for its own sake,…
Grief is a complex emotional process for anyone, regardless of their age or stage in life. But exploring the reality of death with a child or teenager…
It’s normal for most children to have a smartphone these days, but it can be hard to know how to keep them safe online when technology is always evolving.…
We need to teach children how to navigate the internet safely and critically, recognise when something isn’t right, and feel confident approaching someone…
In this digital age, staying safe online is a priority for anyone who has access to an internet-enabled device. It’s particularly critical for parents…
By providing young people with the tools to manage their stress, we can encourage them to take action themselves before they reach the point of feeling…
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…
Max Blustin (Writer/Director) Max’s short films have screened at over eighty festivals worldwide, including Oscar, BAFTA, AACTA and Canadian Screen Award…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Nip in the Bud
The mission of the UK Trauma Council is to radically improve the help children and young people receive across the UK following traumatic events and e…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Nip in the Bud
Dr Jess Richardson specialises in working with children and young people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and depression. She is…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Nip in the Bud
Depression in children affects around 2.8% of people under the age of 13 and 5.6% of 13-18-year-olds. An estimated 20% of people will have had one depressive…
Neurodivergent children often struggle in traditional classroom settings - not because they can't learn, but because the environment wasn't designed for…
Celina describes how ADHD feeds Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in her daughter and reflects on the fact that it is the ODD that affects her daughter…
In primary school, Kitty and Daniel's daughter often worried about harm coming to herself and others. She was finally diagnosed with OCD when she was …
OCD is characterised by thoughts, images, or feelings which the person finds uncomfortable or intrusive, and therefore tries to minimise by repetitive…
Some children are struggling with going to school, especially after a period of holiday time. Dr Jess Richardson gives tips on how parents can help if…