Podcast: Understanding Tourette Syndrome in your Child
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can parents and carers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advic…
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…
Factsheet: Can children be depressed?
What to do if you think your child or a child you are caring for is depressed. Signs and symptoms to watch out for, when to refer for extra help, and how…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Factsheet: Anxiety - Tips for Parents
Anxiety is an emotional alarm system that keeps us safe, but it can become unhelpful if we are anxious all the time. You can support children to find healthy…
Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?
Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest…
Video: Early Intervention 3: How can the GP help?
Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon…
Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP
If the discussion between parents, the school and the GP establish that the child has special needs, this film explains how the parents, SENCO and Teacher…
Video: Usman and the quest for happiness
In this film, Usman talks about his approach to the experience as a father caring for a child living on the Autism Spectrum. This is part of our longer…
Transcript: Help for parents dealing with bullying
Bullying can have a life-long impact on children, and so it's crucial that parents and carers recognise when their child is being bullied and know how…
Video: Children and Bullying: Tips for Parents and Carers
Sian discusses how to create an environment which makes children feel able to disclose bullying to you, and how to keep them safe. Watch now to find out…
Video: Early Intervention 1: Does my child need help?
Teachers spend many hours with the children in their care and are well placed to notice if a child is struggling. To support a child, it’s advisable for…
Factsheet: Stigma and discrimination
Mental health-related stigma and discrimination happen when people treat someone unfairly or think less of them because the person has a mental health…
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…