Understanding a child's struggles is only half the picture - effective support requires the right tools at the right time. These resources give you practical techniques for calming anxious moments, guidance on stepping in early before problems escalate, and proven strategies tailored to your role as parent or teacher. Each approach is grounded in what actually works, offering you confidence when a child needs you most.
Techniques and Tips to help children
- Nip in the Bud
Toolkit
Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you can use right away - whether you're responding to immediate distress, building longer-term resilience, or creating supportive environments at home and school.
Podcast: Empowering children: the role of early intervention
Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children’s mental hea…
2nd Dec 2025
- Alis Rocca
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
Transcript: Building Trust with your children
Parents know if there's a problem
It's very normal to have highs and lows of emotions throughout our lives, so at what point do you say "This is a real…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
Transcript: Life of a SENCO
As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s…
20th Nov 2025
- Rachel Adams-Constantine
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
Video: Building Trust with your children
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
Early Intervention
This Early Intervention collection is intended to help schools and parents respond to potential mental health conditions in children. These articles, videos,…
5th Nov 2025
Transcript: Emotions Wheel to help children
In this video, Alice Rocca - a headteacher, life coach, and education consultant - discusses the importance of understanding children’s emotions and feelings…
30th Oct 2025
- Alis Rocca
Transcript: Colour Coding your emotions
In the video of this transcript, headteacher Alis Rocca talks about helping children understand and manage their emotions to support good mental health.…
30th Oct 2025
- Alis Rocca
Video: Feelings Wheel for Teachers
How to help children think and talk about their Emotions using a Feelings Wheel
Alis Rocca, headteacher, mindfulness coach and yoga instructor talks about…
30th Oct 2025
Video: Colour Coding Emotions for Children
How to help children think and talk about their Emotions using colour.
In this video, headteacher Alis Rocca talks about helping children understand and…
30th Oct 2025
Transcript: Breathing Techniques to help anxious children
Transcript of the film: "Kids Breathing Techniques"
Hello. I'm Alis Rocca.
I'm a headteacher and life coach and I work with children and families to help…
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
Early Intervention Series
Nip in the Bud has produced four short early intervention films to explain the steps parents/carers can take to help a child who they suspect may be struggling…
19th Jun 2025
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…
17th Jun 2025
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…
17th Jun 2025
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…
17th Jun 2025
- Alis Rocca
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…
24th 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
Video: The role of a SENCO
Parents may be the first to spot some concerning signs, but sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and want to bring…
23rd Apr 2025
- Rachel Adams-Constantine
Parenting Tips
Calming techniques for children can include deep breathing exercises, physical activities like dancing or walking, engaging in creative activities, and…
22nd Apr 2025
Teaching Tips
Calming techniques for children can include deep breathing exercises, physical activities like dancing or walking, engaging in creative activities, and…
22nd Apr 2025
Calming Techniques
Calming techniques for children can include deep breathing exercises, physical activities like dancing or walking, engaging in creative activities, and…
22nd Apr 2025
Video: Breathing Techniques for children
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems identified in children. Estimates of the rates of prevalence vary greatly from 8% to…
22nd Apr 2025